CAREER GUIDE
Game Localization Editor
CNY 15,000–20,000 / month
Tax treatment: not stated.
Advertised sample, not an industry average.
The role, at a glance
Game localization editors adapt game text for players in a target country. Localization means making language and cultural references feel natural to local audiences, rather than simply translating words.
Who this role suits
- Applicants with strong Chinese and English, good writing skills and an understanding of European and North American cultures.
- The sample gives preference to native English speakers.
- An interest in casual mobile games is preferred in the sample.
These are the sample employer’s requirements. Confirm eligibility to work in China and any work-permit support separately.
What you’ll do
- Translate and review game interfaces, story text and promotional copy.
- Keep character names and terminology consistent.
- Work with development and translation teams on revisions.
How to get started
- Prepare several Chinese-to-English game translation samples.
- Explain the choices behind your adaptations.
- Show your writing skills and prepare to complete a translation test.
Where to find opportunities
Look on game company websites and job sites for international talent. Search for game localization, English game editing and English game copywriting roles.
Details to confirm
The Beijing salary sample is for an English-language mobile-game localization role.
About sample salaries and work eligibility
These are advertised job samples, not industry averages or a list of current vacancies. Pay periods and any stated tax treatment are shown in each guide. Unpublished or unclear salary figures are not estimated.
USD conversions use a reference rate of USD 1 ≈ CNY 6.718 on 23 October 2026. Original CNY figures are retained when available; USD-denominated samples are shown without conversion.
Confirm job requirements, eligibility to work in China and work-permit support separately with the employer.