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Specialist QA653,000 residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Localization QA Tester jobs in Portland, United States

A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Portland earns a median of $45k a year ($45k gross). Portland has about 653,000 residents and is the 25th 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 Portland.

$45kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $45k
p10 $37kp90 $55k
City factor 0.94×Rank 25 of 62
0Open Localization QA Tester roles in Portland
16Open in United States
$36k–$73kJunior to lead median / yr
5 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Localization QA Tester roles near Portland

No Localization QA Tester listing is based in Portland 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 Portland

Gross annual pay in USD. Portland is 0.94× the United States median (-6%), which is $48k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$29k$36k$44k$36k
Mid-level$37k$45k$55k$45k
Senior$48k$58k$71k$58k
Lead$60k$73k$89k$73k

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

The role

What a Localization QA Tester does in Portland

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

Portland is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

Localization QA Tester jobs in Portland: FAQ

How much does a Localization QA Tester earn in Portland?

A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Portland earns a median of $45k a year ($45k), with a p10 to p90 range of $37k to $55k. Junior pay starts near $36k, senior pay is $58k and leads reach $73k.

Are there Localization QA Tester jobs in Portland?

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

Portland ranks 25th of 62 United States cities we track for Localization QA Tester pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is $48k, so Portland is below it. Against the US it is 6% below the US median of $48k.

What skills do Localization QA Tester jobs in Portland 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 Portland?

Portland is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of Localization QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a Localization QA Tester job in Portland 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 Portland starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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