Translator salary in the United States

How much does a Translator make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$60,170

Median $60,170
Low $37,070High $103,660

Based on 52,060 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$37,070
25th percentile
$46,530
75th percentile
$80,830
90th percentile
$103,660

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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