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Accessibility Tester jobs in Chicago, United States

A mid-level Accessibility Tester in Chicago earns a median of $98k a year ($98k gross). Chicago has about 2.7 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No Accessibility Tester listing is based here today; United States has 15, and remote roles can be done from Chicago.

$98kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $98k
p10 $80kp90 $120k
City factor 1.00×Rank 13 of 62
0Open Accessibility Tester roles in Chicago
15Open in United States
$74k–$150kJunior to lead median / yr
7 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Accessibility Tester roles near Chicago

No Accessibility Tester listing is based in Chicago today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All Accessibility Tester jobs in United States

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

Accessibility Tester pay by level in Chicago

Gross annual pay in USD. Chicago is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $98k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$61k$74k$90k$74k
Mid-level$80k$98k$120k$98k
Senior$100k$120k$150k$120k
Lead$130k$150k$190k$150k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Accessibility Tester salary page for Chicago.

The role

What a Accessibility Tester does in Chicago

Audits products against WCAG 2.2 with assistive technology and automation.

  • Audit pages and components against WCAG 2.2 AA
  • Test with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and TalkBack
  • Write issues developers can fix: criterion, element, remedy
  • Add axe checks to automated suites
  • Train design and engineering on patterns

Skills and stack employers ask for

WCAG 2.2Screen readersHTML and ARIAaxeAudit reports

Tools named most often

axe / WAVEJiraCypress

Time zone

Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

Accessibility Tester jobs in Chicago: FAQ

How much does a Accessibility Tester earn in Chicago?

A mid-level Accessibility Tester in Chicago earns a median of $98k a year ($98k), with a p10 to p90 range of $80k to $120k. Junior pay starts near $74k, senior pay is $120k and leads reach $150k.

Are there Accessibility Tester jobs in Chicago?

No Accessibility Tester listing is based in Chicago today, but United States has 15 and Accessibility Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Chicago pay compare with the rest of United States?

Chicago ranks 13th of 62 United States cities we track for Accessibility Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $98k, so Chicago is at it.

What skills do Accessibility Tester jobs in Chicago ask for?

Audits products against WCAG 2.2 with assistive technology and automation. Typical requirements: WCAG 2.2, Screen readers, HTML and ARIA, axe, Audit reports. The tools named most often are axe / WAVE, Jira, Cypress.

Can a Accessibility Tester work with US or European teams from Chicago?

Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 70% of Accessibility Tester roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a Accessibility Tester job in Chicago with PassRidge?

Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Chicago starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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