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Epic Games

Site Merchandiser

Cary, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... Use data, experimentation, and A/B testing to inform merchandising decisions and continuously ...

BotBuilt

Robotics Scientist

Durham, NC · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

... localization. - Develop constrained motion planning algorithms. - Optimize motion planning ... problem, game out solutions, prototype, and refine. Your qualifications We seek a robotics ...

Raid Base Inc.

Senior Producer

$150K - $220K/yr

Onboarding, managing, producing external vendors and groups for outsourcing, localization, and testing * Experience with live service games. * Active gamer, who plays and enjoys multiplayer games ...

Keywords Studios

Customer Support Team Lead

We are always there to lend a hand to video games developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization and finally - Player Engagement - which ...

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How much do localization game tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for localization game tester in the United States is $18.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Localization Game Tester vs Quality Assurance Tester?

AspectLocalization Game TesterQuality Assurance Tester
CredentialsBasic gaming knowledge, language skills, attention to detailGeneral QA certifications, testing experience, analytical skills
Work EnvironmentVideo game companies, localization teamsGame studios, software companies, various industries
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming and localization projectsAcross multiple software and product sectors
Search IntentComparing roles in game localization and testingGeneral software testing roles

Localization Game Testers focus on testing games in different languages and cultural contexts, ensuring translations and localizations are accurate. Quality Assurance Testers have a broader role, testing overall game functionality, bugs, and performance. While both roles require attention to detail and testing skills, Localization Game Testers specialize in language and cultural accuracy within the gaming industry.

Do game testers actually get paid?

Yes, game testers, including those in localization testing roles, are paid employees or contractors who earn wages or salaries for their work. Compensation varies depending on the employer, location, and experience, and testers often work regular or flexible hours while providing feedback on game quality and localization accuracy.

What is a localization game tester?

A localization game tester is a professional who reviews video games to ensure that translated content, cultural references, and language use are accurate and appropriate for different regions. They identify issues related to language, text placement, and cultural relevance, often using testing tools and following specific guidelines. This role helps ensure a seamless experience for players worldwide and typically requires good language skills and attention to detail.

How much do game tester get paid?

Game testers, including those specializing in localization, typically earn between $10 and $20 per hour, with entry-level positions often paying around minimum wage and experienced testers earning higher rates. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and the complexity of testing tasks, and some testers work part-time or on a freelance basis.

How much do game localizers make?

Game localizers typically earn between $30,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, language pairs, and the complexity of projects. Freelance localizers may charge per word or project, with rates varying widely. Strong language skills and familiarity with gaming terminology are important for higher pay in this field.
Infographic showing various Localization Game Tester job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, 1% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,039 per year, or $18.3 per hour.
German Multimedia Content Reviewer

German Multimedia Content Reviewer

Welocalize, Inc.

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Welocalize rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

336th of 429 rated business services

Job description

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In this exciting position, the Multimedia Content Reviewer will be writing and reviewing linguistic content in a language which they have a native level proficiency to ensure the highest quality of accuracy for customers using the world's foremost multimedia platforms. With time the Multimedia Content Reviewer will become the cultural ambassador for their language market and will be expected to produce fully localized content and flag potential cultural issues with content types, wording and articulate suggestions to make all content appropriate and relevant for the target markets.
The ideal candidate possesses a background in journalism or similar, has proven creative writing skills, and a keen attention to detail. In addition to that, we're seeking candidates that are passionate about music, film and tech and have a knack for iOS and Mac OS devices.
MAIN DUTIES
The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership of the Multimedia Content Reviewer:
  • Localize, translate and adapt content of various categories (such as music, film, gaming and sports content) while adhering to writing style guide and guidelines
  • Write new copy for a range of multimedia products and services
  • Perform regular linguistic review of their own work as well as the work performed by other members of the localization team for all content types
  • Copy-edit and fact check content to ensure accuracy of content
  • Perform LQA (Localization QA) testing of any content published on live platforms (music and app descriptions, marketing material and marketing campaigns)
  • Conduct market-specific research on local content, product and terminology trends and best localization practices for the target audience in their market
  • Transcribe spoken content such as lyrics
  • Report on data and/or assets across a broad scope of media and content types
  • Review linguistic assessments, create training material and documents for new projects and ensure that other counterparts of the localization team are fully trained on terminology, style and best practices
  • Collaborate with the global language team via virtual meetings, emails on content review tasks to ensure calibrating terminology and style, understanding trends and market specific insights, translations based on the market team's needs

REQUIREMENTS
  • BS/BA and 2+ years of work experience in the field of journalism, copywriting, or copyediting media content such as music, TV and applications with proof of writing samples
  • Experience in translation and localization of multimedia content
  • Ability to quickly detect issues and inconsistencies from a massive sea of content and make sound judgement calls based on information at hand
  • Is in tune and has a wide range of knowledge regarding music artists, TV and cinema, gaming and pop culture
  • Has the ability to own the language market and make confident linguistic decisions
  • Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Fluency in written and verbal English
  • Strong computer literacy; knowledge of iOS/macOS systems is a plus
  • Well capable of typing in their native level language using a local (English) keyboard
  • Ability to work independently and remotely
  • Collaborative; enjoys teamwork in a multicultural environment

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