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Contract 508 Tester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

For this contract, our 508 Trusted Testers are currently DHS Trusted Tester certified. They are involved in testing web-based training, immersive learning simulations, mobile applications, and ...

Salesforce QA Tester

Sterling, VA · On-site

$70K - $115K/yr

Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements * Must be eligible to obtain and ... Working knowledge of accessibility (Section 508) testing Flexible work from home options available.

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How much do contract 508 tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract 508 tester in the United States is $38.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract 508 Tester vs Accessibility Tester?

AspectContract 508 TesterAccessibility Tester
CertificationsSection 508 compliance, ADA testingSection 508, WCAG, ADA
Work EnvironmentContract roles, government or corporate projectsConsulting, government agencies, tech companies
Industry UsageFederal government, large corporationsTech, healthcare, government
Search IntentContract 508 compliance jobs, government accessibility rolesAccessibility testing, web accessibility jobs

The Contract 508 Tester primarily focuses on ensuring compliance with Section 508 standards for federal websites and electronic content, often in contract roles within government or large organizations. Accessibility Testers may work across various standards like WCAG and ADA, often in consulting or tech environments. While both roles require knowledge of accessibility standards, Contract 508 Testers are more specialized in government compliance, whereas Accessibility Testers have broader scope across industries.

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Infographic showing various Contract 508 Tester job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 69% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,791 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

Certified 508 Trusted Tester

Team Carney

Linthicum, MD • On-site

$50K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

At Team Carney, we don't just deliver training; we provide Performance Acceleration®. For over 30 years, we've helped federal agencies and military partners-including the DoW, DOJ, and NASA-reach their full potential. For this contract, our 508 Trusted Testers are currently DHS Trusted Tester certified. They are involved in testing web-based training, immersive learning simulations, mobile applications, and documents. The QC team identifies performance and functional issues and tracks them through the revision cycle.
Key Information:
THIS POSITION IS HYBRID WITH ONE DAY A WEEK ONSITE IN LINTHICUM MARYLAND.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.
THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD. The Role and Responsibilities:
  • Perform various methods of manual testing on eLearning courses and training-related deliverables and reports.
  • Perform compatibility testing, performance testing, and accessibility testing.
  • Perform compliance testing (including SCORM and Section 508).
  • Document and report errors.
  • Work with team members on identifying and correcting accessibility issues, and verify the resolution of the issues.
  • Manage working on multiple projects at the same time.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive solutions that are within sphere of influence.
  • Match product to specifications.
  • Provide consultation on accessibility policies and ensure compliance with all mandatory government accessibility standards.
  • Use various tools such as JAWS, JAWS Inspect, NVDA, ANDI, HTML5, CSS etc.
  • Create ACR's
Minimum Qualifications to Succeed:
  • Current DHS Trusted Tester Certification
  • Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience as a 508 Trusted Tester
  • OR In lieu of a degree, a minimum of five (5) years experience as a 508 Trusted Tester.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to perform job requirements independently, with a group and remotely.
  • A minimum of three (3) years experience and knowledge of federal regulations and DOD policy.
Why Team Carney?
  • Work-Life Harmony: A hybrid schedule in Linthicum, MD (1 day/week onsite) that respects your time.
  • Get Out and Learn: We give you $200/year to learn anything-from pottery to coding.
  • Get Out and Run: We give you $200/year to stay active in fitness events.
  • Invested in Your Future: $5,000 annual tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and 401k matching.
  • Full Support: 11 paid holidays, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and premium BCBS medical/dental/vision options.
Salary Range for all company positions: $50,125 - $185,650*
*Actual salary is determined by a combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability.
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