How much does an Interpreter make?

Updated Sep 29, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$43K - $71K/yr
Base Pay
$41K - $66K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$55K

/yr
$43K$71K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Interpreter is $55,225 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,116 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 $3,110 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $43K-$71K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Interpreter I

$52,324 /yr
Interpreter I
$55,225 /yr
Interpreter
$65,170 /yr
Interpreter III
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What is the total pay trajectory for Interpreter I?

Job TitleSalary
Interpreter I$52,324 /yr
Interpreter$55,225 /yr
Interpreter III$65,170 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For an Interpreter in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Interpreter in United States. Employers include SOSi, ZVRS and Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

1
SOSi
SOSi
$57,980/yr
307 open jobs
2
ZVRS
$56,632/yr
4
GLOBO
$54,285/yr
7
Voyce
$50,923/yr
8
Voyce
$50,923/yr
10
$49,769/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Interpreter in United States

1SOSi$57,980
2ZVRS$56,632
3Huron-Clinton Metroparks$54,453
4GLOBO$54,285
5LIS Solutions$52,817
6Texas Historical Commission$51,205
7Voyce$50,923
8Voyce$50,923
9Purple Communications$50,456
10SelfEmployed.com$49,769
Total Pay Trajectory

For Interpreter I

$52,324 /yr
Interpreter I
$55,225 /yr
Interpreter
$65,170 /yr
Interpreter III
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What is the total pay trajectory for Interpreter I?

Job TitleSalary
Interpreter I$52,324 /yr
Interpreter$55,225 /yr
Interpreter III$65,170 /yr

What are total pay estimates for an Interpreter at different companies?

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LanguageLine Solutions
3.1
InterpreterSee 428 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Cyracom International
3.1
InterpreterSee 250 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
TransPerfect
3.1
InterpreterSee 61 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
Lionbridge
3.6
InterpreterSee 31 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
Sorenson Communications
3.1
InterpreterSee 30 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
AMN Healthcare
3.8
InterpreterSee 28 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
Certified Languages Int'l
4.1
InterpreterSee 26 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr

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United Language Group
3.2
InterpreterSee 25 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
Linguistica International
3.5
InterpreterSee 23 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
GLOBO
4.2
InterpreterSee 22 salaries from all locations

$26

 / hr
Propio Language Services
3.8
InterpreterSee 19 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Ad Astra
2.8
InterpreterSee 19 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
CulturaLink
2.5
InterpreterSee 19 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
National Museum of Mathematics
2.2
InterpreterSee 19 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
Voyce
4.1
InterpreterSee 18 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr
Stratus Video
3.6
InterpreterSee 17 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Martti
2.2
InterpreterSee 16 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
Vocalink Global
3.1
InterpreterSee 16 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
InterpreterSee 14 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr
Day Translations
4.3
InterpreterSee 14 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
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Interpreter Salaries

Job TitleSalary
LanguageLine Solutions Interpreter salaries - 428 salaries reported$21/hr
Cyracom International Interpreter salaries - 250 salaries reported$22/hr
TransPerfect Interpreter salaries - 61 salaries reported$23/hr
Lionbridge Interpreter salaries - 31 salaries reported$23/hr
Sorenson Communications Interpreter salaries - 30 salaries reported$22/hr
AMN Healthcare Interpreter salaries - 28 salaries reported$22/hr
Certified Languages Int'l Interpreter salaries - 26 salaries reported$21/hr
United Language Group Interpreter salaries - 25 salaries reported$22/hr
Linguistica International Interpreter salaries - 23 salaries reported$22/hr
GLOBO Interpreter salaries - 22 salaries reported$26/hr
Propio Language Services Interpreter salaries - 19 salaries reported$21/hr
Ad Astra Interpreter salaries - 19 salaries reported$22/hr
CulturaLink Interpreter salaries - 19 salaries reported$23/hr
National Museum of Mathematics Interpreter salaries - 19 salaries reported$23/hr
Voyce Interpreter salaries - 18 salaries reported$24/hr
Stratus Video Interpreter salaries - 17 salaries reported$21/hr
Martti Interpreter salaries - 16 salaries reported$23/hr
Vocalink Global Interpreter salaries - 16 salaries reported$23/hr
SelfEmployed.com Interpreter salaries - 14 salaries reported$24/hr
Day Translations Interpreter salaries - 14 salaries reported$22/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Interpreter in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Interpreter in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $57,980, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $53,635, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $51,205, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $49,656, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $48,543.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$57,980

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$53,635

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$51,205

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$49,656

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$48,543

    3% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Interpreter is SOSi.

SOSiSOSi$57,980/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Media & Communications?

Media and communications jobs are expected to see increased demand due to growth in different communications platforms. Digital expertise will become increasingly important as consumers continue to shift away from print, radio and television and towards electronic media. Most media & communications careers require higher education, although this varies greatly depending on the field, and usually offer above-average pay.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Interpreter

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Spanish Interpreter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Interpreter

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Interpreter

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
OPI Spanish Interpreter

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$1,500

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Spanish Interpreter

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Interpreter

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Historical Interpreter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Romanian Interpreter

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$51

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday

Interpreter pay FAQ

The average salary for an Interpreter is $55,225 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2217 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Interpreter employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Interpreter in United States is $70,837 per year.

The lowest salary for an Interpreter in United States is $43,186 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Interpreter or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Interpreter.

A career in interpretation usually allows candidates to travel extensively and to meet a wide variety of individuals. Pay varies by employer, which includes schools, hospitals, courtrooms, detention facilities and conference centers. Demand is especially high for interpreters with language skills in English, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin. Interpreters with fluency in these languages generally command higher pay for their services and find more clients if they choose to take on extra work as freelancers.

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Interpreter roles feature benefits such as flexible scheduling and a higher salary with experience. Through bonuses, contracts, and profit sharing, you could earn up to $3,109.58 in addition to your interpreter salary. Glassdoor ratings reveal that 58% of interpreters feel satisfied with their annual earnings.

Interpreter salary varies based on the languages you learn, demand in your area, and experience level. Additional work, such as freelance or contract gigs, can bolster your pay as you progress in the position following the interpreter career path. Professionals earn between $34,623.47 and $88,447.11, with the average interpreter making about $55,225.45 total every year.

As an interpreter, you have control over both your daily schedule and earnings. You could earn a high interpreter salary through an employer, but you could work on contract or as a freelancer. Whichever path you take, focus on building positive client relationships. If clients have great things to say about you, building your professional network comes naturally. Becoming fluent in more languages will also score you profitable positions, but consider your location. Interpreter roles are in demand in major cities with diverse populations, so an area with a large presence in your given language impacts income significantly. Also, try joining a professional organization such as the American Translators Association.

Information is vital to your earnings in an interpreter position, so always ask clients for in-depth details before you talk salary. Get the specifics: what materials they require, the length of the project, the deadline, and how and when your work is delivered. Now, go the extra mile. Are there any ways you could simplify this task for your client? Do you have helpful tips or advice to offer? The more you're able to help, the higher pay you can request. Learn what the client or your employer is willing to pay you and ask for up to 20% above that initial number.

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