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ALTA Language Services, Inc.

JAPANESE LINGUIST

JAPANESE LINGUIST ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION ALTA Language Services is the only 100% employee-owned ... valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not ...

CSM Solutions Inc

Linguist-Spanish

Augusta, GA

$31 - $33/hr

CAT III Linguists shall provide interpretation and translation services as required by the ... valid interpretations. * Perform document exploitation, scan, research, and analyze foreign ...

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How much do linguistic validation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for linguistic validation in the United States is $105,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Linguistic Validation job?

A Linguistic Validation job involves ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness of translated materials, particularly in clinical research, healthcare, and regulatory fields. Specialists in this role review and validate translations through processes like back-translation, cognitive debriefing, and harmonization to ensure consistency and comprehension across different languages and regions. This job is crucial in patient-reported outcomes (PROs), clinical outcome assessments (COAs), and other sensitive documents to maintain data integrity.

What types of projects do Linguistic Validation specialists typically work on and who do they collaborate with?

Linguistic Validation specialists commonly work on projects involving the translation and cultural adaptation of clinical outcome assessments, patient questionnaires, or regulatory documents, primarily for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. You’ll frequently collaborate with translation project managers, subject matter experts, native language consultants, and sometimes directly with clients to ensure the final materials are both linguistically accurate and culturally appropriate. The role often involves managing feedback from multiple stakeholders and conducting interviews or cognitive debriefings with target language speakers. This collaborative environment helps ensure that translated content maintains both its technical precision and cultural relevance across multiple markets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Linguistic Validation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Linguistic Validation, you need expertise in language translation, cultural adaptation, and a strong understanding of linguistic nuances, usually supported by a degree in linguistics, translation, or a related field. Familiarity with translation management systems, quality assurance tools, and certifications such as ISO 17100 can be highly beneficial. Attention to detail, cross-cultural sensitivity, and excellent communication skills will set you apart in this role. These skills ensure the accuracy, consistency, and cultural appropriateness of translated materials, which is critical for high-quality outcomes, especially in healthcare and regulatory settings.

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Infographic showing various Linguistic Validation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,415 per year, or $50.7 per hour.
Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader Onsite HEIL

Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader Onsite HEIL

Welocalize, Inc.

San Diego, CA • On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job Responsibilities:

Job Title Linguistic QA Tester
DepartmentStaffing/Quality Management
Reports ToVendor Project Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
As a Linguistic QA Tester, you will primarily be proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language, making sure you catch any errors in the content, such as: grammar, typos, syntax, punctuation, capitalization, political incorrectness, inconsistencies, and extra spaces between words or characters. You will sometimes be translating content from English to your native language. You will also be checking UIs for functional issues.

Job DescriptionWelocalize is seeking QA Tester/Proofreader in Hebrew. You will be using devices to test a wide range of internally and externally facing applications and tools.We are looking for a candidate with a background in: Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Writing and/or Localization.The tester will be conduct test cases, identify localization bugs, report them via an internal bug tracking system as well as verify the fixes once implemented.

Job requirements:

Austin, TX (100% onsite, no remote work)

W-2 (eligible forbenefitsbased onhours worked)
Monday-Friday (set hours)

You must have a valid visa to work in the USA

  • Native-level fluency in their respective language (grammar, vocabulary, composition, punctuation)
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Experience working in translation
  • Tech savvy, with experience testing web-based systems and applications on Mac OS X and iOS
  • Ability to prioritize linguistic issues and distinguish between a true must-fix and a nice-to-have
  • Experience working with test cases and test scripts
  • Experience with bug tracking systems
  • Ability to clearly articulate reproduction steps for a given issue and communicate critical information
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work with very diverse teams
  • Flexibility to work during non-business hours, weekends, and national/federal holidays
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong team ethic

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Languages needed:

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Compensation:

$28/h - Austin
$35/h - Cupertino

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