Entry Level Video Game Tester

Entry Level Video Game Tester Salary

$11.5K

$28K

$59.5K

$31,769

/year

$15.27

/hour

Entry Level Video Game Tester Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$31,769

Columbus

Ohio

$30,685

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    How much does an Entry Level Video Game Tester make?

    As of Aug 26, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Video Game Tester in the United States is $31,769 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $15.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $610/week or $2,647/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $59,500 and as low as $11,500, the majority of Entry Level Video Game Tester salaries currently range between $28,000 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $42,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Video Game Tester varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Entry Level Video Game Tester in your area makes on average $30,685 per year, or $1,084 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $31,769. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Video Game Tester salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Video Game Tester jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Video Game Tester Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Video Game Tester job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $19,370 (61.0%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $19,904 (62.7%) above the $31,769 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Video Game Tester appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Kentville, NS, and Roslyn Estates, NY, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Video Game Tester role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $51,673

    $24.84

    Whitehorse, YT

    $51,345

    $24.69

    Haines Junction, YT

    $51,139

    $24.59

    North Cowichan, BC

    $50,989

    $24.51

    Oak Bay, BC

    $50,700

    $24.38

    Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA

    $50,591

    $24.32

    Courtenay, BC

    $49,880

    $23.98

    Saint John, NB

    $49,552

    $23.82

    Kelowna, BC

    $49,448

    $23.77

    Roslyn Estates, NY

    $49,131

    $23.62

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Video Game Tester Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level Video Game Tester category.

    For example Havas Edge jobs pay as much as $93,616 (294.7%) more than the average Entry Level Video Game Tester salary of $31,769. If you're qualified, finding work as an Havas Edge may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level Video Game Tester position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Havas Edge

    $125,385

    $60.28

    Nfl Analytics

    $125,326

    $60.25

    Broadcast Director

    $116,939

    $56.22

    Assistant Media Planner

    $47,719

    $22.94

    Cbs Sports

    $23,076

    $11.09

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    Infographic detailing Entry Level Video Game Tester salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $31,769 per year or $15.27 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.