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Specialist QA828,000 residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Localization QA Tester jobs in San Francisco, United States

Localization QA Tester pay in San Francisco centres on $59k at mid-level, from $48k to $71k. San Francisco has about 828,000 residents and is the 17th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Localization QA Tester role based here.

$59kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $59k
p10 $48kp90 $71k
City factor 1.22×Rank 1 of 62
1Open Localization QA Tester roles in San Francisco
16Open in United States
$46k–$95kJunior to lead median / yr
5 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Localization QA Tester roles near San Francisco

No Localization QA Tester listing is based in San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Gross annual pay in USD. San Francisco is 1.22× the United States median (+22%), which is $48k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$38k$46k$57k$46k
Mid-level$48k$59k$71k$59k
Senior$62k$76k$92k$76k
Lead$78k$95k$120k$95k

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

The role

What a Localization QA Tester does in San Francisco

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

San Francisco 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 San Francisco: FAQ

How much does a Localization QA Tester earn in San Francisco?

A mid-level Localization QA Tester in San Francisco earns a median of $59k a year ($59k), with a p10 to p90 range of $48k to $71k. Junior pay starts near $46k, senior pay is $76k and leads reach $95k.

Are there Localization QA Tester jobs in San Francisco?

Yes: 1 open Localization QA Tester role is based in San Francisco right now, 0 of them remote, and 16 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does San Francisco pay compare with the rest of United States?

San Francisco ranks 1st of 62 United States cities we track for Localization QA Tester pay, at 1.22x the national median (+22%). The national mid-level median is $48k, so San Francisco is above it. Against the US it is 23% above the US median of $48k.

What skills do Localization QA Tester jobs in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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