A WCAG 2.2 AA audit is a structured evaluation conducted by accessibility professionals who review digital content against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at the AA conformance level. The process combines assistive technology use, code inspection, and visual review to identify issues that automated scans cannot detect.
Auditors evaluate pages using screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver across Chrome and Safari. Keyboard testing confirms that every interactive element is operable without a mouse. Visual inspection checks layout behavior at 200% and 400% browser zoom.
Code inspection reviews the underlying HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes for correct implementation. An automated scan is included as one component of the review, though scans only flag approximately 25% of issues. The remaining 75% requires human evaluation.
Each issue the audit identifies includes its location, the relevant WCAG criterion, and specific remediation guidance. Reports typically prioritize issues by user impact and legal risk, giving teams a clear sequence for fixing problems.
Most audits start at 1,000 dollars and range to 3,000 dollars depending on the number of pages or screens evaluated. Per-page pricing generally falls between 100 dollars and 250 dollars.