- Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
- Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.
- Create core game features including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
- Devise missions, challenges, or
Computer games tester Average UK Salary & Prospects
Computer games testers play computer games to check they work, and find and record problems or ‘bugs’.
Computer games testers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a Computer games tester you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 34,558 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Computer games tester
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34,254 GBP
Average salary for full-time Computer games tester
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Pay over time for Computer games tester
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27,189 GBP
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29,299 GBP
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30,944 GBP
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31,733 GBP
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32,151 GBP
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34,558 GBP
Future outlook for Computer games testers
Very good outlook
16 000+ jobs available
Very good outlook
5% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Balanced outlook
46% chance of automation in the future Computer games tester - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Computer games tester and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Computer games tester.
Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Computer games tester. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Computer games tester interview
Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
