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Translator/Interpreter salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Translator/Interpreter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$25.49
Average $25.49
Low $15.95
High $40.72

The average salary for a translator/interpreter is $25.49 per hour in the United States. 542 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Translator/Interpreter job openings in United States

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Tagalog, Thai, Khmer Translato...
Healing Art Chiropractic
Remote
Part-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Translator/Interpreter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Access Staffing LLC
 
$150,000per year
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LIS Solutions
 
$125,000per year
Business Integra Inc
 
$124,800per year
ByteDance
 
$123,556per year
SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF E...
 
$118,492per year
Prince William County Public S...
 
$117,554per year

Highest paying cities for Translator/Interpreters near United States

  1. Miami, FL
    $35.17 per hour
  2. Columbus, OH
    $34.72 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $31.72 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $29.81 per hour
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $26.84 per hour

Where can a Translator/Interpreter earn more?

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