Localization Editor Salary in the United States

How much does a Localization Editor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Localization Editor in the United States is $60,445 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Localization Editor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,084
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,574 to $66,537
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,318
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Localization Editor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,537 $5,545 $1,280 $32
Average $60,445 $5,037 $1,162 $29
25th Percentile $53,574 $4,464 $1,030 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Localization Editor Salaries

A Localization Editor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Localization Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Localization Editor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,681
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,891
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,445
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,954
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,133
Levels Salary
Entry Level Localization Editor$57,681
Intermediate Level Localization Editor$57,891
Senior Level Localization Editor$60,445
Specialist Level Localization Editor$62,954
Expert Level Localization Editor$63,133
$57,681 0 yr
$57,891 < 2 yrs
$60,445 2-4 yrs
$62,954 5-8 yrs
$63,133 > 8 yrs
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How Do Localization Editor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Localization Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,925.
  • California: $66,671.
  • Massachusetts: $65,782.

Top Paying Cities for Localization Editors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $76,239
  • San Francisco: $75,490
  • Oakland: $73,816

What Skills Can Increase a Localization Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 4.72% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Injection Molding (Mentioned in 2.94% Job Postings): Injection moulding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mould. Injection moulding can be performed with a host of materials mainly including metals (for which the process is called die-casting), glasses, elastomers, confections, and most commonly thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Material for the part is fed into a heated barrel, mixed (Using a helical shaped screw), and injected (Forced) into a mould cavity, where it cools and hardens to the configuration of the cavity.:240 After a product is designed, usually by an industrial designer or an engineer, moulds are made by a mould-maker (or toolmaker) from metal, usually either steel or aluminium, and precision-machined to form the features of the desired part. Injection moulding is widely used for manufacturing a variety of parts, from the smallest components to entire body panels of cars. Advances in 3D printing technology, using photopolymers which do not melt during the injection moulding of some lower temperature thermoplastics, can be used for some simple injection moulds.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 4.72%
Injection Molding 2.94%
Continuous Improvement 1.86%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Localization Editor's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 78%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 78%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 69%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$107,592
78%
Innovation
$107,592
78%
Commitment
$102,152
69%
Continuous Improvement
$95,503
58%
Planning
$84,019
39%
Leadership
$80,392
33%
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How Education impacts a Localization Editor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Localization Editors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Localization Editor with a No Diploma is between $58,556 and $64,500).

Localization Editor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Localization Editor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.3%
High School 72.5%
Associates 14.0%
Bachelors 10.8%
Masters 0.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Localization Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Localization Editor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Localization Editor

Salaries for a Localization Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,583 in 2023 to around $56,014 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Localization Editor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Localization Editor Over Time

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$56,583
2024
$56,400
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2024 $56,400
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