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How much do accessibility manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for accessibility manager in Utah is $72,903.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,404.00 and $96,087.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an accessibility manager?

An Accessibility Manager is a professional responsible for ensuring that a company's products, services, and environments are accessible to people with disabilities. They develop, implement, and oversee accessibility policies and strategies, provide training, and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Their role is crucial in promoting inclusivity and removing barriers for all users, both in digital and physical spaces.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an accessibility manager?

To thrive as an Accessibility Manager, you need expertise in accessibility standards (such as WCAG), disability inclusion, and project management, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like CPACC or WAS. Familiarity with assistive technologies, accessibility testing tools, and compliance systems is typically required. Strong communication, advocacy, and leadership skills help drive organizational change and foster inclusive environments. These competencies are crucial for ensuring digital and physical spaces are accessible to all, reducing legal risks, and promoting equity.

How does an accessibility manager typically collaborate with product and development teams to ensure accessibility standards are met throughout the project lifecycle?

An Accessibility Manager works closely with product managers, designers, and developers from the earliest stages of a project to embed accessibility best practices into design and development workflows. They often conduct accessibility audits, provide training, and offer actionable feedback on prototypes and code to ensure compliance with standards such as WCAG and ADA. Regular collaboration includes reviewing user stories for accessibility requirements, participating in sprint planning, and facilitating user testing with individuals with disabilities. This proactive partnership helps teams identify and address accessibility issues early, reducing costly fixes post-launch and promoting an inclusive user experience.

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Infographic showing various Accessibility Manager job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,903 per year, or $35 per hour.

Senior Technical Accessibility Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Western Governors University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees
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$89K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Technical 405Pay Range: $89,400.00 - $134,100.00

Job Description

Step into a senior-level role where you will shape how accessibility is built into digital experiences at scale. As a Senior Technical Accessibility Specialist, you will partner across product, design, engineering, and business teams to ensure inclusive and accessible experiences for all users while advancing innovation, usability, and student success.
What You'll Do
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for accessibility across platforms and products
  • Lead audits and accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG standards
  • Develop and execute remediation plans to address accessibility gaps
  • Partner with designers, engineers, and product managers to embed accessibility into product development
  • Create and maintain accessibility guidelines, processes, and documentation
  • Mentor team members and provide training on accessibility best practices and ADA awareness
  • Manage multiple complex accessibility initiatives and drive continuous improvement
What You'll Bring
  • Expert knowledge of WCAG, Section 508, and ADA standards
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex accessibility concepts
  • Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and accessibility best practices
  • Familiarity with assistive technologies and testing tools such as screen readers and audit tools
  • Understanding of mobile accessibility across iOS and Android
  • Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for process and performance improvement
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently and collaboratively
  • 6 years of experience in Technical Accessibility
  • Bachelor's Degree in Assistive Technology, User Experience, Information Technology, Information Design, or related field.
Bonus Points
  • IAAP CPACC certification
  • Experience with ARIA, semantic HTML, and JavaScript accessibility techniques
  • Background in UX, UI, interaction design, or accessibility research
What to Expect
At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
  • Introductory call
  • Hiring manager interview
  • Panel interview
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, UT office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.
Visa Sponsorship
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

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