Localization QA Tester jobs in Chicago, United States
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Chicago earns a median of $48k a year ($48k gross). Chicago has about 2.7 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No Localization QA Tester listing is based here today; United States has 16, and remote roles can be done from Chicago.
Localization QA Tester roles near Chicago
No Localization QA 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.
Senior Farsi Linguistic QA Tester (Remote) - Mac M-Series Required
Senior Farsi Linguistic QA Tester (Remote) - Mac M-Series Required
Senior Farsi Linguistic QA Tester (Remote) - Mac M-Series Required
Senior Farsi Linguistic QA Tester (Remote) - Mac M-Series Required
Junior Localization Tester
Localization Tester
Senior Localization Tester
Lead Localization Tester
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Localization QA Tester pay by level in Chicago
Gross annual pay in USD. Chicago is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $48k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $31k | $38k | $46k | $38k | |
| Mid-level | $39k | $48k | $59k | $48k | |
| Senior | $51k | $62k | $76k | $62k | |
| Lead | $64k | $78k | $95k | $78k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Localization QA Tester salary page for Chicago.
What a Localization QA Tester does in Chicago
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
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.
Localization QA Tester jobs in other United States cities
Other QA roles in Chicago
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Localization QA Tester jobs in Chicago: FAQ
How much does a Localization QA Tester earn in Chicago?
A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Chicago earns a median of $48k a year ($48k), with a p10 to p90 range of $39k to $59k. Junior pay starts near $38k, senior pay is $62k and leads reach $78k.
Are there Localization QA Tester jobs in Chicago?
No Localization QA Tester listing is based in Chicago today, but United States has 16 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 Chicago pay compare with the rest of United States?
Chicago ranks 13th of 62 United States cities we track for Localization QA Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $48k, so Chicago is at it.
What skills do Localization QA Tester jobs in Chicago 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 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. 75% of Localization QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Localization QA 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.