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Translator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Translator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$24.85
Average $24.85
Low $11.75
High $52.57

The average salary for a translator is $24.85 per hour in the United States. 587 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Translator job openings in United States

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Translator I - Nights
Panasonic3.8out of 5 stars.
De Soto, KS
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Translator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Novartis
 
$312,500per year
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University of California Offic...
 
$310,795per year
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Insmed Incorporated
 
$310,000per year
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Teva Pharmaceuticals
 
$296,590per year
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Proclinical Staffing
 
$272,000per year
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Daiichi Sankyo
 
$269,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Translators near United States

  1. Chantilly, VA
    $42.28 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $34.34 per hour
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $30.04 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $26.73 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $25.77 per hour

Where can a Translator earn more?

Compare salaries for Translators in different locations
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Senior Translator

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