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Linguist salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Linguist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$33.70
- Hour
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $33.70
Low $23.14
High $49.08
The average salary for a linguist is $33.70 per hour in the United States. 497 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Linguist in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Monterey Peninsula College
$169,790per year
BAE Systems USA
$156,302per year
Meta
$154,375per year
Long Beach City College
$152,079per year
The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.
$140,400per year
Contract
$140,000per year
