Accessibility Specialist
Ensure digital products are usable by everyone, including people with disabilities, through inclusive design and testing.
Salary Range
The highest-paid specialization or seniority level for accessibility specialists.
About 1 in 50 reaches this level
Small field of ~8-15K specialists; Director of Accessibility at $235K at big tech is achievable, maybe 150-250 roles.
Salary data based on 2025 BLS, Glassdoor, and industry reports. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, and employer.
How to Become One
This career typically requires a bachelor's degree. Here are the top colleges for it:
AI Risk Assessment
AI testing tools now automatically catch WCAG violations, generate alt text, fix color contrast, and audit entire sites in seconds. Regulatory demand is surging — EAA took effect June 2025, ADA Title II web rule has an April 2026 deadline, and ADA lawsuits grew 37%. But each specialist handles significantly more work with AI tooling — the field grows in total scope while the number of people needed per project shrinks. Implementation and auditing — the entry-level on-ramp — are automating fast.
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Ratings reflect a 10-year outlook based on 2025-2026 research, weighted toward entry-level impact. Individual outcomes will vary.
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