Accessibility Specialist Jobs
Accessibility Specialist jobs are open across technology, healthcare, government, and higher education, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in digital accessibility, assistive technology, and WCAG compliance auditing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location: San Francisco, CA / Sacramento, CA |$56/hour (W2)
Work Arrangement: Onsite | Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $56/hour (W2)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Interview: In-Person
Client: Judicial Council of California
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 4–6 years of analyst experience in the relevant functional area.
- Knowledge of website and document accessibility (WCAG 2.2 Level AA / ADA) .
- Experience with accessibility compliance and document remediation.
- Event planning and coordination experience .
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure juvenile program websites and documents meet ADA accessibility standards.
- Review digital content for WCAG compliance.
- Create accessibility job aids for attorneys.
- Support planning and coordination of the Parent Summit.
Pay: $54.00 - $56.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- WCAG 2.2 Level AA / ADA: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Location: San Francisco, CA / Sacramento, CA |$56/hour (W2)
Work Arrangement: Onsite | Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $56/hour (W2)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Interview: In-Person
Client: Judicial Council of California
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 4–6 years of analyst experience in the relevant functional area.
- Knowledge of website and document accessibility (WCAG 2.2 Level AA / ADA) .
- Experience with accessibility compliance and document remediation.
- Event planning and coordination experience .
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure juvenile program websites and documents meet ADA accessibility standards.
- Review digital content for WCAG compliance.
- Create accessibility job aids for attorneys.
- Support planning and coordination of the Parent Summit.
Pay: $54.00 - $56.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- WCAG 2.2 Level AA / ADA: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accessibility specialist jobs.
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 success criteria at Level AA and AAA
- Experience conducting manual and automated accessibility audits across web and mobile
- Proficiency with assistive technologies including screen readers, magnification tools, and switch access devices
- CPACC or WAS certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals
- Ability to write clear remediation documentation and prioritized issue reports for development teams
- Familiarity with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA digital accessibility requirements
Tips for Your Accessibility Specialist Job Search
Lead your resume with WCAG conformance outcomes
Hiring managers scan for concrete impact, so name the specific WCAG version you've audited against, the number of issues remediated, and whether you moved a product to full conformance. Generic accessibility experience without conformance outcomes reads as thin.
Certify before targeting regulated-sector roles
Federal agencies, healthcare systems, and financial institutions almost always require or strongly prefer a CPACC or WAS credential from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. Without one of these, your application will stall behind candidates who have them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists accessibility specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly to each listing without hunting across multiple sites.
Filter openings by the tech stack you know
Accessibility specialist roles split sharply between native mobile, web, and document remediation tracks. If your experience is with PDFs and Section 508, targeting roles that emphasize web ARIA patterns will likely require a skills conversation you're not positioned to win.
Bring a live audit example to every interview
Most hiring panels ask you to walk through a past audit. Have a real, public-facing example ready where you identified a failure, wrote it up, and tracked the fix. Describing methodology in the abstract without a concrete case rarely satisfies a technical panel.
Negotiate scope alongside title and pay
Many accessibility roles are cross-functional with unclear authority. Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing whether you'll own policy decisions, have sign-off on releases, and report directly to a product or engineering lead rather than a compliance function.
Accessibility Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most accessibility specialists?
The companies hiring the most accessibility specialists right now include GuruSchools, Standard Forge, and Corner Alliance, with the largest share of openings in California, Ohio, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology companies and federal contractors typically account for the highest volume of open roles.
How many accessibility specialist jobs are remote?
About 75% of accessibility specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the audit and documentation nature of much of the work. Roles focused on user research, assistive technology training, and document remediation tend to be the most location-flexible, while roles embedded in hardware or in-person UX teams are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an accessibility specialist?
Start by building hands-on knowledge of WCAG guidelines and testing with real assistive technologies like screen readers. Pursue a CPACC certification to establish foundational credentials. Add practical experience through auditing public-facing websites or contributing to open-source accessibility projects. Then target entry-level roles in QA, UX, or compliance functions where accessibility work is part of the job before moving into a dedicated specialist position.
Can you get an accessibility specialist job with little or no experience?
Yes, but you'll need to close the gap with demonstrated work rather than a degree alone. Build a portfolio of accessibility audits on publicly available sites, document every issue you found and how you would remediate it, and pass the CPACC exam to signal commitment to the field. Entry paths often run through QA testing, technical writing, or IT compliance roles where you can apply accessibility skills before transitioning into a dedicated position.
What does the accessibility specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial screening focuses on your background with WCAG and assistive technology. A technical interview or take-home asks you to audit a live page or document and write up your findings. A panel interview covers how you communicate issues to developers and stakeholders who lack accessibility context. Some employers add a final conversation with a product or compliance lead before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to accessibility specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to accessibility specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. The openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching newly posted roles before competition builds.
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