Game Tester Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Game Tester do?
Games Testers (also called QA Testers) work as members of the quality assurance team. They try out games that are in the initial development and provide feedback on bugs or glitches to developers. Game Testers are also responsible for ensuring the game is functional across different consoles and on mobile devices. Developers may also use information from Game Testers to adjust features and modifications to improve gameplay.
How much does a Game Tester make?
According to Ziprecruiter, eSports game testers maintain a national annual salary of $46,770, which is an hourly wage of $22.49. In general, entry-level game testers start around $25,000 annually. Senior-level game testers make an annual average of $59,500. The range in salary widely also depends on factors including skill, seniority level, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the gaming industry?
Game testers ensure that buyers receive high-quality products. Their work allows developers to fix game issues before they go to market which provides a more seamless experience for players.
What is the job outlook for a Game Tester?
Financial forecasts project that eSports revenue will hit $1.62 billion by 2024. According to Hitmarker, job opportunities in the field (including Game Tester) increased by 87% between during the 2019-2029 decade, and growth is expected to continue year-to-year as revenue increases (Hitmarker Report).
How to kick-off your career:
- Have a love of video games.
- Explore the FIT Gaming and eSports Industry Essentials online course.
- Check out more blog posts around gaming industry insights at yellowbrick.co/blog.
Learn From:
Dan Shimmyo
Game Developer and Instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Gaming and eSports Industry Essentials contributor
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