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Game tester salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Game Tester make in California?

Average base salary

$21.35
8%
above national average
Average $21.35
Low $16.90
High $32.32

The average salary for a game tester is $21.35 per hour in California. 8 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Game Tester in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HCLTech
 
$93,600per year
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VIR Consultant LLC
 
$72,500per year
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Pole To Win International
 
$58,500per year
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2K Games
 
$50,000per year
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Visual Concepts
 
$50,000per year
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Infotree Global Solutions
 
$48,880per year
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Highest paying cities for Game Testers near California

  1. Irvine, CA
    $97.01 per hour
  2. Culver City, CA
    $97.01 per hour
  3. Sunnyvale, CA
    $48.30 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $42.61 per hour
  5. Pasadena, CA
    $38.81 per hour

Where can a Game Tester earn more?

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