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Specialist QA280,000 residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Localization QA Tester jobs in Madison, United States

A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Madison earns a median of $43k a year ($43k gross). Madison has about 280,000 residents and is the 57th 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 Madison.

$43kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $43k
p10 $35kp90 $52k
City factor 0.89×Rank 38 of 62
0Open Localization QA Tester roles in Madison
16Open in United States
$34k–$69kJunior to lead median / yr
7 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Localization QA Tester roles near Madison

No Localization QA Tester listing is based in Madison 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 Localization QA 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

Localization QA Tester pay by level in Madison

Gross annual pay in USD. Madison is 0.89× the United States median (-11%), which is $48k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$28k$34k$41k$34k
Mid-level$35k$43k$52k$43k
Senior$45k$55k$67k$55k
Lead$57k$69k$85k$69k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Localization QA Tester salary page for Madison.

The role

What a Localization QA Tester does in Madison

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

Native-level language skillsBug reportingLocale formatsCAT toolsAttention to detail

Tools named most often

JiraBrowserStack

Time zone

Madison 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

Localization QA Tester jobs in Madison: FAQ

How much does a Localization QA Tester earn in Madison?

A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Madison earns a median of $43k a year ($43k), with a p10 to p90 range of $35k to $52k. Junior pay starts near $34k, senior pay is $55k and leads reach $69k.

Are there Localization QA Tester jobs in Madison?

No Localization QA Tester listing is based in Madison 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 Madison pay compare with the rest of United States?

Madison ranks 38th of 62 United States cities we track for Localization QA Tester pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is $48k, so Madison is below it. Against the US it is 10% below the US median of $48k.

What skills do Localization QA Tester jobs in Madison 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 Madison?

Madison 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 Madison with PassRidge?

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