How much does a Localization Engineer, Sr. make in Chicago, IL? The average Localization Engineer, Sr. salary in Chicago, IL is $131,597 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $116,014 and $152,621. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Localization Engineer, Sr. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Localization Engineer, Sr. Salary $101,826 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Localization Engineer, Sr. Salary $116,014 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Localization Engineer, Sr. Salary $131,597 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Localization Engineer, Sr. Salary $152,621 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Localization Engineer, Sr. Salary $171,762 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Project Management: Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.

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Content Marketing: Content marketing is a form of marketing focused on creating, publishing, and distributing content for a targeted audience online. It is often used by businesses in order to: Attract attention and generate leads Expand their customer base Generate or increase online sales Increase brand awareness or credibility Engage an online community of usersContent marketing attracts prospects and transforms prospects into customers by creating and sharing valuable free content. Content marketing helps companies create sustainable brand loyalty, provides valuable information to consumers, and creates a willingness to purchase products from the company in the future. This relatively new form of marketing does not involve direct sales. Instead, it builds trust and rapport with the audience. Unlike other forms of online marketing, content marketing relies on anticipating and meeting an existing customer need for information, as opposed to creating demand for a new need. As James O'Brien of Contently wrote on Mashable, "The idea central to content marketing is that a brand must give something valuable to get something valuable in return. Instead of the commercial, be the show. Instead of the banner ad, be the feature story." Content marketing requires continuous delivery of large amounts of content, preferably within a content marketing strategy.

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Quality Assurance: Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.

Project Management 0.04%
Content Marketing 0.01%
Quality Assurance 0.01%
Others 99.94%

Job Description for Localization Engineer, Sr.

Localization Engineer, Sr. develops and produces localized versions of the company's products and services. Supports the creation and maintenance of localization test specifications and scripts for automating localization testing. Being a Localization Engineer, Sr. tests localized products according to test specifications. Identifies, prioritizes and fixes localization bugs according to established procedures. Additionally, Localization Engineer, Sr. applies working knowledge of networks, operating systems, hardware, software, and testing/production environments in performing work assignments. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Localization Engineer, Sr. work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Localization Engineer, Sr. typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Localization Engineer, Sr. salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Localization Engineer, Sr., the highest Localization Engineer, Sr. salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Localization Engineer, Sr. salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Localization Engineer, Sr. salary is in Miami, FL, where the Localization Engineer, Sr. salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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