How much does a Freelance Translator make?
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$54,119
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Freelance Translator is $54,119 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $51,065 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,054 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Freelance Translator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Freelance Translator in United States. Employers include Google, Upwork and Freelancer.
Top Paying Companies
For Freelance Translator in United States
| 1 | $105,214 | ||
| 2 | Upwork | $50,766 | |
| 3 | Freelancer | $49,192 | |
| 4 | Cactus Communications | $49,154 | |
| 5 | TransPerfect | $49,003 | |
| 6 | SelfEmployed.com | $48,468 | |
| 7 | freelance | $47,782 | |
| 8 | Freelance | $47,782 | |
| 9 | Day Translations | $47,372 |
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Freelance Translator Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Freelance Translator in United States
The top 4 paying industries for a Freelance Translator in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $77,990, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $49,192, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $49,078 and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $47,372.
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What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?
Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Freelance Translator pay FAQ
The average salary for a Freelance Translator is $54,119 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 345 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Freelance Translator employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Freelance Translator in United States is $69,198 per year.
The lowest salary for a Freelance Translator in United States is $42,455 per year.
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