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Accessibility Specialist Salary Guide (2026)

Explore salary ranges, in-demand skills, valuable certifications, and career progression for accessibility specialist roles across the product & design industry.

Avg. Salary

$90,000 - $135,000

Level

Mid-Senior Level

Salary Range

Low

$90,000

Midpoint

$112,500

High

$135,000

$0$200,000
Experience level: Mid-Senior Level

Key Skills

The most in-demand skills for accessibility specialist roles, based on current job postings.

WCAG 2.1/2.2Screen Readers (JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver)ARIAHTML/CSSaxe DevToolsAccessibility AuditingInclusive DesignJavaScriptDocument Accessibility (PDF)User Testing with Disabled Users

Certifications That Boost Salary

These certifications are commonly associated with higher compensation for accessibility specialist roles.

IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
DHS Trusted Tester Certification

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