The average salary for a game tester in the United States is around $29,112 per year.
Avg Salary
Game testers earn an average yearly salary of $29,112.
Wages typically start from $23,722 and go up to $51,850.
47% below national average Updated in 2018
Game tester earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level game tester earnings begin at:
$24.93 per hour
$51,850 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level game tester earnings begin at:
$17.84 per hour
$37,108 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level game tester earnings begin at:
$14.00 per hour
$29,112 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level game tester earnings begin at:
$12.15 per hour
$25,262 per year
10th percentile
Starting level game tester earnings begin at:
$11.40 per hour
$23,722 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do game tester salaries compare to similar careers?
Game testers earn 18% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than broadcast engineers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Broadcast engineer salary | $40K |
| Desktop publisher salary | $43K |
| Digital marketing specialist salary | $39K |
| Recording engineer salary | $34K |
| Social media manager salary | $31K |
| Game tester salary | $29K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)