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Specialist QA781,000 residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Localization QA Tester jobs in Seattle, United States

Localization QA Tester pay in Seattle centres on $55k at mid-level, from $45k to $67k. Seattle has about 781,000 residents and is the 18th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Localization QA Tester role based here.

$55kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $55k
p10 $45kp90 $67k
City factor 1.15×Rank 4 of 62
1Open Localization QA Tester roles in Seattle
16Open in United States
$44k–$90kJunior to lead median / yr
5 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Localization QA Tester roles near Seattle

No Localization QA Tester listing is based in Seattle 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 Seattle

Gross annual pay in USD. Seattle is 1.15× the United States median (+15%), which is $48k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$36k$44k$53k$44k
Mid-level$45k$55k$67k$55k
Senior$58k$71k$87k$71k
Lead$74k$90k$110k$90k

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

The role

What a Localization QA Tester does in Seattle

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

Seattle 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 Seattle: FAQ

How much does a Localization QA Tester earn in Seattle?

A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Seattle earns a median of $55k a year ($55k), with a p10 to p90 range of $45k to $67k. Junior pay starts near $44k, senior pay is $71k and leads reach $90k.

Are there Localization QA Tester jobs in Seattle?

Yes: 1 open Localization QA Tester role is based in Seattle 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 Seattle pay compare with the rest of United States?

Seattle ranks 4th of 62 United States cities we track for Localization QA Tester pay, at 1.15x the national median (+15%). The national mid-level median is $48k, so Seattle is above it. Against the US it is 15% above the US median of $48k.

What skills do Localization QA Tester jobs in Seattle 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 Seattle?

Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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