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Game tester salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Game Tester make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.69
Average $19.69
Low $8.08
High $47.98

The average salary for a game tester is $19.69 per hour in the United States. 78 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Game Tester job openings in United States

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Game Tester
Remote
$21.77 - $23.00 an hour
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Game Tester in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GameStop
 
$176,800per year
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HCLTech
 
$93,600per year
VIR Consultant LLC
 
$72,500per year
Big Fish Games
 
$64,865per year
Aquent
 
$62,920per year
Pole To Win International
 
$58,500per year

Highest paying cities for Game Testers near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $46.26 per hour
  2. Sunnyvale, CA
    $44.06 per hour
  3. Redmond, WA
    $37.59 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $20.41 per hour
  5. Grapevine, TX
    $16.46 per hour

Where can a Game Tester earn more?

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