Accessibility Audit Consultant
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Audit websites, mobile apps, and digital documents for accessibility issues
- Test with assistive technologies such as screen readers and keyboard navigation
- Map findings to accessibility standards and legal requirements
- Write clear audit reports with severity, impact, and recommended fixes
- Create prioritized remediation plans with realistic timelines
- Partner with designers and engineers to clarify issues and validate fixes
- Run accessibility checks during design and development to prevent rework
- Facilitate accessibility training for product teams
- Support procurement reviews by evaluating vendor accessibility claims
- Track progress and provide follow up testing to confirm improvements
Top Skills for Success
Accessibility Testing
WCAG Knowledge
Assistive Technology Proficiency
Keyboard Navigation Testing
HTML Knowledge
ARIA Knowledge
Mobile Accessibility Knowledge
Document Accessibility
Issue Triage
Report Writing
Stakeholder Communication
Workshop Facilitation
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Senior Accessibility Consultant
Accessibility Program Manager
Accessibility Lead
Inclusive Design Lead
Accessibility Product Manager
Transition Opportunities
User Experience Researcher
User Experience Designer
Quality Assurance Lead
Compliance Manager
Customer Experience Manager
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Mobile Testing ExperienceDocument Remediation ExperienceEngineering CollaborationRisk CommunicationAutomation Tool Familiarity
Development SuggestionsBuild a portfolio of audit samples and before and after fixes. Practice testing with at least one screen reader on desktop and one on mobile. Learn to write findings that include impact, steps to reproduce, and clear acceptance criteria. Pair with engineers to understand how fixes are implemented and verified.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 70,000 to 95,000
Mid LevelUSD 95,000 to 130,000
Senior LevelUSD 130,000 to 175,000
Growth Trend
Steady to strong growth. Hiring is driven by increased regulatory focus, enterprise risk management, and broader adoption of inclusive design across digital products.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
AccentureDeloitteIBMMicrosoftGoogleAmazonAppleSalesforceServiceNowAdobeCVS HealthUnitedHealth Group
Industry Sectors
ConsultingTechnologyFinancial ServicesHealthcareRetail and EcommerceHigher EducationGovernmentMedia and Publishing
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a repeatable audit checklist aligned to WCAG2
Run practice audits on public websites and write sample reports3
Train on at least two screen readers and one speech recognition tool4
Learn basic HTML and ARIA to explain fixes clearly5
Build a simple tracking workflow for issues and re testing6
Collect evidence of outcomes such as reduced defects and faster release readiness