The average pay for a Translator is $19.91 per hour.
The average pay for a Translator is $46,059 per year.
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Job Description for Translator
A translator is an essential link between people who speak different languages. At the core, a translator facilitates written communication between two or more persons who speak different languages and are unable to directly communicate. They often work on documents for broader consumption such as brochures, books, and advertisements. However, a translator often does more than just translate; frequently, they also educates her clients about the history, culture, and customs of the people with whom the client is seeking to communicate. Armed with this cultural knowledge, the translator helps ensure that the client is able to abide by local customs and therefore not engage in taboo behavior.
Read More...- Translate communications dynamically or statically while preserving context, content, and intent.
- Identify and resolve misunderstandings of meaning quickly and tactfully while maintaining neutrality.
- Maintain confidentiality of all translations and engagements as needed.
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Popular Skills for Translator
Translators report using a large range of skills on the job. Most notably, facility with Localization and Translation, Arabic Language, and Editing are correlated to pay that is significantly above average, leading to increases of 27 percent, 25 percent, and 23 percent, respectively. Skills that seem to negatively impact pay include Microsoft Office and Spanish Language. Most people who know English Language also know French Language and Japanese Language.
Pay by Experience Level for Translator
Pay by Experience for a Translator has a positive trend. An entry-level Translator with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $40,000 based on 315 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Translator with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $46,000 based on 138 salaries. An experienced Translator which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $52,000 based on 119 salaries. A Translator with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $56,000 based on 56 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
With a pay rate for Translators that is 46 percent greater than the national average, Boston offers a comfortable salary for those in this profession. Translators can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Seattle (+26 percent), Washington (+22 percent), Irvine (+20 percent), and Chicago (+15 percent). Place of residence plays a huge part in a Translator's salary, with Atlanta Translators earning salaries that are 33 percent less than the national average. Not at the bottom but still paying below the median are employers in Miami and San Francisco (22 percent lower and 8 percent lower, respectively).
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Key Stats for Translator
Gender
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Female
65 % |
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Male
35 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 81 votes. |
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