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How much do entry level section 508 tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level section 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 Entry Level Section 508 Tester vs Entry Level Web Accessibility Tester?

AspectEntry Level Section 508 TesterEntry Level Web Accessibility Tester
CertificationsSection 508 compliance training, basic accessibility certificationsWeb accessibility certifications, such as IAAP certifications
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, contractors, compliance-focused teamsTech companies, digital agencies, freelance testing
Industry UsagePrimarily in government and federal sectorsBroadly in private and public sectors
Job FocusEnsuring federal compliance with Section 508 standardsTesting overall website accessibility for users with disabilities

Both roles involve accessibility testing, but Entry Level Section 508 Testers focus on federal compliance standards, while Entry Level Web Accessibility Testers have a broader scope across various websites and platforms. The choice depends on whether you aim to work specifically within government compliance or in a wider digital accessibility field.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Section 508 Tester job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,791 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

SharePoint Developer / Section 508 Tester

Washington, DC • On-site

Agelix Consulting
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees

$55.50 - $72.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Junior SharePoint Developer / Section 508 Tester

Washington DC 20416

A. Roles and Responsibilities
  • Triage, resolve, and document ServiceNow tickets for sites, lists, libraries, permissions, workflows, and Power Platform apps within service levels; escalate Tier 3 issues.
  • Execute and track agency-requested web changes submitted through ServiceNow.
  • Perform Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 A-AA conformance testing of pages, web parts, Power Apps, and Power BI reports using approved ICT test methods; document findings and remediation.
  • Support development with site and environment provisioning, list schemas and content types, Power Automate flow maintenance, and unit testing.
  • Assist content migration, site cleanup, and inactive-site remediation under the governance program.
  • Maintain knowledge-base articles for recurring ticket types; contribute ticket and 508 metrics to the monthly report.
  • Provide scheduled coverage during core hours (0730–1800 ET, Monday–Friday).
B. Experience and Qualifications
  • 2+ years supporting or developing on SharePoint Online (permissions, lists/libraries, modern pages, Power Automate).
  • 1+ year using ServiceNow or a comparable ITSM tool under ITIL-style incident and request processes.
  • Hands-on accessibility testing experience, or completion of Trusted Tester certification within 90 days of start.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Certification: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) and Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900), or a SharePoint/Teams administrator-track certification; DHS Trusted Tester. Preferred: Power Platform App Maker Associate (PL-100).
  • Eligible for a federal Public Trust background investigation and PIV credential.
C. Skill Sets

Technical Skills

  • SharePoint Online site administration: permissions, groups, sharing, navigation, modern pages
  • Lists, libraries, content types, views, column formatting (JSON)
  • Power Automate flow maintenance and troubleshooting; basic Power Apps
  • Accessibility tools: ANDI, Accessibility Insights, Colour Contrast Analyser, screen readers (JAWS/NVDA)
  • ServiceNow incident/request handling and reporting
  • Basic PowerShell / PnP PowerShell
  • HTML/CSS fundamentals for page and web-part issues

Functional Skills

  • Ticket triage, prioritization, and SLA management
  • Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 test execution and defect reporting
  • Knowledge-base authoring
  • Unit testing and release support
  • Site cleanup and content migration

Professional Skills

  • Customer-service orientation and responsiveness
  • Clear written communication with end users
  • Reliability for scheduled coverage windows
  • Willingness to learn and take direction from senior staff