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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance language localization in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Language LocalizationFreelance Translation
CredentialsLanguage skills, cultural knowledge, localization toolsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, client-specific, often involves multimedia and softwareDocument-focused, often static text translation
Industry UsageTech, gaming, software, marketingLegal, medical, literary, general content
Search & Comparison IntentLocalization services, cultural adaptationTranslation services, document translation

Freelance Language Localization involves adapting content to fit cultural and regional nuances, often working with multimedia and software. Freelance Translation focuses on converting text from one language to another. While both require language skills, localization emphasizes cultural context and technical adaptation, making it more comprehensive for global products.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Language Localization job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,079 per year, or $62.5 per hour.

Freelance Software Localization and AI Language Evaluator | English to Turkish

Chicago, IL โ€ข Remote

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Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Freelance Software Localization and AI Language Evaluator | English to Turkish

Remote | US, Canada & Latin America Time Zones

Acclaro is currently recruiting 2 experienced Freelance Software Localization and AI Language Evaluators, English to Turkish, to support an active multilingual technology project.

This paid, remote freelance opportunity is designed for Turkish language professionals with expertise in software localization, IT translation, machine translation evaluation, post-editing, or AI-generated content review. You will evaluate localized software and technical content to ensure it is accurate, fluent, consistent, culturally appropriate, and suitable for Turkish users.

Candidates may be based anywhere. However, due to project coverage and collaboration requirements, they must be consistently available during the project’s designated working hours, which align with business hours across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

Position Overview 
  • Language Pair: English to Turkish
  • Specialization: IT, Cloud Computing, SaaS, and Software Localization, AI/LLM Output Review
  • Experience: Demonstrated professional translation experience in IT/software domains 
  • Contract type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
  • Engagement type: Paid, project-based freelance assignments
  • Work arrangement: 100% remote
  • Location: Candidates may be based anywhere, subject to Acclaro’s ability to engage and pay independent contractors in their country of residence
  • Availability requirement: Consistent availability during the project’s designated coverage hours, aligned with business hours in the United States, Canada, and Latin America

Time-Zone Coverage Requirement

This opportunity is open to qualified candidates worldwide. Physical residence in the United States, Canada, or Latin America is not required.

Due to project coverage, timely communication, and real-time collaboration requirements, candidates must be consistently available during the project’s designated working hours. These hours align with business hours across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

The required availability is an operational project requirement and is not based on a candidate’s nationality, national origin, ethnicity, birthplace, or country of residence. Candidates must also be located in a country where Acclaro can engage and pay independent contractors.

Responsibilities 

As a Freelance Software Localization and AI Language Evaluator, you will:

  • Review machine-translated and AI-generated Turkish software and technical content for accuracy, fluency, terminology, consistency, style, and usability.
  • Identify and categorize linguistic, translation, localization, and AI-output issues using established quality frameworks.
  • Validate user-interface strings, technical documentation, variables, placeholders, formatting, terminology, and compliance with client-specific guidelines.
  • Provide clear, objective, and actionable linguistic feedback to support improvements in machine translation and AI-generated content quality.
  • Conduct linguistic and technical research and collaborate with Acclaro’s Project Management, localization, and linguistic-quality teams.

Requirements

  • Native-level written and spoken proficiency in Turkish (Turkey).
  • Full professional proficiency in English, including the ability to understand technical source content and provide clear evaluation feedback.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional freelance experience in software localization, IT translation, MT Evaluation, MT Post-Editing, AI Translation Review.  
  • Demonstrated experience with software, cloud computing, SaaS, enterprise technology, or related technical content.
  • Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Localization, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of software localization workflows and industry best practices.
  • Ability to assess translation quality independently and consistently.
  • Experience working with leading technology companies, software vendors, SaaS providers, or enterprise IT organizations is preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere, managing your own hours around project deadlines. 
  • Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our freelance linguists; successful candidates will become part of our preferred talent pool for ongoing, periodic project assignments. 
  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain experience working with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content. 
  • Elite Projects: Build your portfolio by working on software utilized by millions of global users daily. 
About Acclaro

Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands grow their global presence, connect with customers, and mean something to them. As a trusted partner to some of the world’s biggest brands and fastest-growing global companies, our mission is to harness the powerful combination of human expertise and cutting-edge technology. We focus on putting brands into the heads, hearts, and hands of people everywhere.

Our AI-powered business management and language platform ensures a faster time to market with measurable results, while our global team of language, country, and technology experts crafts localization strategies that empower our customers to succeed in any market.