Localization QA Tester jobs in Manila, Philippines
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Manila earns a median of ₱470k a year ($8,200 gross). Manila has about 1.6 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 5 Philippines cities we list. No Localization QA Tester listing is based here today; Philippines has 0, and remote roles can be done from Manila.
Localization QA Tester openings we fill in Manila
The four levels PassRidge places in Manila. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior Localization Tester
Localization Tester
Senior Localization Tester
Lead Localization Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Localization QA Tester pay by level in Manila
Gross annual pay in PHP. Manila is 1.06× the Philippines median (+6%), which is ₱440k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱300k | ₱370k | ₱450k | $6,500 | |
| Mid-level | ₱380k | ₱470k | ₱570k | $8,200 | |
| Senior | ₱490k | ₱600k | ₱740k | $11k | |
| Lead | ₱620k | ₱760k | ₱930k | $13k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Localization QA Tester salary page for Manila.
What a Localization QA Tester does in Manila
Checks translated products for language, layout and cultural fit in-market.
- Review in-context translations for accuracy and tone
- Find truncation, encoding and layout defects
- Check date, number, currency and plural handling
- Test right-to-left and CJK rendering
- Log linguistic bugs with screenshots
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Manila is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
Localization QA Tester jobs in other Philippines cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | ₱420k | Localization QA Tester jobs |
| Davao | ₱410k | Localization QA Tester jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱400k | Localization QA Tester jobs |
| Cebu | ₱410k | Localization QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Manila
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Manila · Localization QA Tester role guide · Hire a Localization QA Tester
Localization QA Tester jobs in Manila: FAQ
How much does a Localization QA Tester earn in Manila?
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Manila earns a median of ₱470k a year ($8,200), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱380k to ₱570k. Junior pay starts near ₱370k, senior pay is ₱600k and leads reach ₱760k.
Are there Localization QA Tester jobs in Manila?
No Localization QA Tester listing is based in Manila today, but Philippines has 0 and Localization QA 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 Manila pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Manila ranks 1st of 5 Philippines cities we track for Localization QA Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is ₱440k, so Manila is above it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $48k.
What skills do Localization QA Tester jobs in Manila ask for?
Checks translated products for language, layout and cultural fit in-market. Typical requirements: Native-level language skills, Bug reporting, Locale formats, CAT tools, Attention to detail. The tools named most often are Jira, BrowserStack.
Can a Localization QA Tester work with US or European teams from Manila?
Manila is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 75% of Localization QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Localization QA Tester job in Manila 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 Manila starts at the higher of the city and national median.