Paid video game testing is not only fun, it’s absolutely amazing! Seriously, what better job for a gamer will there be than to stay at home and test the most recent & greatest video games? Is it possible to name even one? Most likely not!

Fun, HOWEVER, NOT a Fantasy

Video game testing is really a bit more involved than simply playing video gaming and getting covered it. Yes, it’s fun and it’s really entertaining, but in no chance does that make it a "do nothing, earn money" type of job. There is work you need to do together with deadlines you’ll be necessary to meet.

The Work YOU WILL BE Doing

As you guessed it, the majority of your time will be spent playing video games and testing their performance. However, that doesn’t mean your work begins & ends with a controller in your hands. Truth be told, you will have more than a few times in which you’ll have to drop that controller and complete video game testing forms.

These forms are simple questionnaires (usually done on your computer) that ask for information about in-game bugs & glitches you game across while playing. You simply list & detail all you can about the bug/glitch and then submit the report.

Your bug/glitch reports allow the engineers and game programmers to quickly dive right into a game’s code and locate the problems you spotted while playing. Once located, they can then fix the problems without delay. For this reason game testers are such a vital part of video game development.

What You’ll Be Paid

The payment for gaming testing is normally on a "per job" basis rather than weekly paycheck. However, to help you get a better picture of what you could be earning, he could be an hourly estimate.

Additional hints -10 for newer game testers

$11-14 for mid-level game testers

$15+ for expert testers with years of experience

Quick Note: They are general estimates. They are not a statement of what you will be paid as a gaming tester.

Video game testing is certainly not for everyone, which you’ll soon learn as you know more about it. However, for tried & true gamers who would like only to play video games and get paid for it, well, no career could possibly measure up to professional gaming testing.