Accessibility
Which roles require it and how much it matters — mapped across real job-role profiles.
Short answer: Accessibility is asked for by 6 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps — most heavily by Frontend Developer, Technical Writer and UI/UX Designer.
Source: Skilture's 103 job-role profiles · Updated
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- Roles that list it
- 6 of 103
- Core requirement
- Supportingcomplementary skill
- Skill type
- Technicalhard, teachable
Who hires for Accessibility?
The roles in Skilture's catalogue that list Accessibility, and how heavily each one weights it.
Frontend Developer
Required as a hard skill.
Mobile Developer
Required as a hard skill.
Technical Writer
Required as a hard skill.
UI/UX Designer
Required as a hard skill.
UX Researcher
Required as a hard skill.
Visual Designer
Required as a hard skill.
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How interviewers test Accessibility
Real questions from Skilture's interview banks, with what the interviewer is listening for.
Frontend Developer · intermediate
What are common accessibility issues in a typical web app, and how do you catch them?
Listen for: Strong candidates mention keyboard navigation, focus management, colour contrast, alt text, and ARIA used sparingly, plus tooling like axe. Treating accessibility as optional polish is a red flag.
Technical Writer · basic
How do you make sure your docs are accessible to all users?
Listen for: Look for alt text, structure, readable language, and not relying on colour or images alone. Ignoring accessibility is a red flag.
UI/UX Designer · intermediate
How do you make sure your designs are accessible to users with disabilities?
Listen for: Look for colour contrast, keyboard and screen-reader support, focus states, and not relying on colour alone, referencing WCAG. Treating accessibility as an afterthought is a red flag.
What roles that use Accessibility pay in the US
Annual wages in US dollars for the roles above: median, and the 10th–90th percentile range.
| Role | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Developer | $135,980 | $82,460 – $214,670 |
| UI/UX Designer | $104,000 | $53,750 – $201,550 |
| Frontend Developer | $92,650 | $48,100 – $162,290 |
United States, USD. Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), 2025; each median links to its occupation. India (INR): no sourced figure for these roles yet, so none is shown.
Skills that pair with Accessibility
Employers hiring for Accessibility most often ask for these alongside it.
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Accessibility: common questions
- Is Accessibility worth learning in 2026?
- Accessibility is listed in 6 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps. Explore the roles above to see where it matters most, then run a free skill gap analysis to see if you already have it.
- Which jobs require Accessibility?
- Roles that ask for Accessibility include Frontend Developer, Mobile Developer, Technical Writer, UI/UX Designer, UX Researcher, Visual Designer. You can check how your own skills match any of these roles with Skilture's free skill gap analysis — no signup required.
- How do interviewers test Accessibility?
- A typical question, from Frontend Developer interviews: "What are common accessibility issues in a typical web app, and how do you catch them?" What the interviewer listens for: Strong candidates mention keyboard navigation, focus management, colour contrast, alt text, and ARIA used sparingly, plus tooling like axe. Treating accessibility as optional polish is a red flag.