Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Translator make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$46,160 / yrTotal Pay
$43,348 / yrBase Pay
$2,812 / yrAdditional Pay

$46,160

 / yr
$27K$78K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Translator is $46,160 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $43,348 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 $2,812 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 Translator in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Translator in United States. Employers include Google, VMware and BLEND.

1
Google
Google
$116,289/yr
2K open jobs
3
BLEND
$90,315/yr
4
Epic
$80,096/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Translator in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Translator in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $74,590, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $59,141, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $54,612, Financial Services with a median total pay of $53,995, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $50,288.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$74,590

    26% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$59,141

    7% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$54,612

    1% Lower than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$53,995

    2% Lower than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$50,288

    9% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Translator are Google, VMware, and BLEND.

GoogleGoogle$116,289/yr
VMwareVMware$112,782/yr
BLENDBLEND$90,315/yr

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Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Translator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$7,215

/hr

$15 | $7K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Language Translator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Translator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Interpreter/Translator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Translator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Translator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$3,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Translator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Translation

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Interpreter/Translator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Translator pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Translator is $43,348 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Translator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1176 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Translator employees.

The highest salary for a Translator in United States is $72,852 per year.

The lowest salary for a Translator in United States is $25,793 per year.

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