How much does a Translator earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Translator in United States ranges from USD 60,451 to USD 77,692 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 6,797 job listings

Salary Guide

Translator Salary in United States

Based on 6,797 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$60,451 - $77,692

Median salary

$60,451 - $77,692

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$22K

25th percentile$27K

Median$60K

75th percentile$78K

90th percentile$89K

50% of professionals earn between $26,906 - $77,692 USD

The median salary is $60,451

Top cities

New York222 job openings

Seattle175 job openings

Los Angeles69 job openings

Brooklyn55 job openings

Reston50 job openings

California45 job openings

Charlotte42 job openings

Tucson36 job openings

Atlanta31 job openings

Chicago31 job openings

Fairfax31 job openings

Washington27 job openings

San Diego26 job openings

San Francisco23 job openings

Houston22 job openings

Phoenix21 job openings

Albuquerque20 job openings

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Translator

6,797 job openings

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The average salary for a Translator in United States is USD 60,451 - USD 77,692 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 69,072 per year, based on 6,797 active job listings.

The cities with the most Translator job opportunities in United States are New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Reston. New York leads with 222 job openings.

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