Linguistic Tester Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

How much does a Linguistic Tester make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Linguistic Tester in Washington, DC is $61,070. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,771 to $67,944, with most professionals earning between $49,036 and $74,203.

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What is a Linguistic Tester?

A Linguistic Tester is responsible for evaluating the linguistic accuracy and quality of content, such as software, websites, or marketing materials, to ensure that it meets the language and cultural standards of the target audience. This may involve identifying and correcting grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and inconsistencies in language usage. Linguistic testers may also be involved in providing feedback on the overall tone and style of the content to ensure it aligns with the intended message and brand image. Additionally, they may collaborate with translators and localization teams to ensure that the content is effectively adapted for different language markets. Strong language skills, attention to detail, and cultural sensitivity are essential for this role.

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Common responsibilities of a Linguistic Tester

Collaborate with localization teams to ensure that translated content maintains the original meaning and tone.

September 07, 2023

Identify and report linguistic errors, inconsistencies, and cultural nuances that may impact the user experience.

September 16, 2023

Work closely with developers and content creators to resolve linguistic issues and improve the overall linguistic quality of products.

September 23, 2023

Stay updated on language trends, cultural references, and linguistic best practices to ensure the relevance and accuracy of content.

October 03, 2023

Verify the accuracy of language-specific data, such as date formats, currency symbols, and measurement units.

October 04, 2023

Provide feedback on language and cultural appropriateness of user interface elements, such as buttons, menus, and error messages.

November 04, 2023

Participate in linguistic quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of language and content quality.

November 08, 2023

Test the functionality of language-specific features, such as spell checkers, language settings, and voice recognition.

November 16, 2023

Conduct linguistic testing on software, websites, and other digital products to ensure accuracy and fluency of language content.

November 21, 2023

Provide input on language-related user experience improvements and contribute to the development of linguistic testing methodologies.

November 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Linguistic Tester in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

54771

67944

61070

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

55308

69371

62060

What is the average salary for Linguistic Tester in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Linguistic Tester in Washington, DC. The base salary for Linguistic Tester ranges from $54,771 to $67,944 with the average base salary of $61,070. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,308 to $69,371 with the average total cash compensation of $62,060.

View Average Salary for Linguistic Tester as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,070	$54,771 - $67,944
Bonus	$990	$537 - $1,427
Total Pay	$62,060	$55,308 - $69,371

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Linguistic Tester Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,771 - $67,944	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,771 - $67,944	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,771 - $67,944	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,657 - $67,803	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,771 - $67,944	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,771 - $67,944	COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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