Video game testing is a pretty sweet gig, particularly for couch-potato champions. On average, video game testers can earn anywhere from $10 to $18 per hour – about $30,000 a year on average. More seasoned testers, with six years or more of experience under their belts, could see a salary of approximately $71,000 per year. For the job, testers are essentially asked to try and break the game. They must also report any glitches, bugs or other issues they encounter during their “play” sessions.