How much does a Translator earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Translator in United States ranges from USD 49,238 to USD 69,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 5,204 job listings

Salary Guide

Translator Salary in United States

Based on 5,204 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$49,238 - $69,000

Median salary

$49,238 - $69,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K

25th percentile$13K

Median$49K

75th percentile$69K

90th percentile$79K

50% of professionals earn between $12,819 - $69,000 USD

The median salary is $49,238

Top cities

New York340 job openings

Washington198 job openings

Seattle99 job openings

Reston54 job openings

Fairfax45 job openings

Huntsville45 job openings

Charlotte44 job openings

Redmond27 job openings

Washington State27 job openings

Los Angeles25 job openings

New Bremen25 job openings

Oberlin24 job openings

Augusta22 job openings

Austin22 job openings

Boston22 job openings

Houston21 job openings

Newark20 job openings

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Translator

5,204 job openings

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The average salary for a Translator in United States is USD 49,238 - USD 69,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 59,119 per year, based on 5,204 active job listings.

The cities with the most Translator job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Seattle, Reston, Fairfax. New York leads with 340 job openings.

Explore 5,204 Translator job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.