Interpreter Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 5 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£32K - £54K/yr
Average Base Pay

56 salaries

£32K

Low

£42K

Average

£54K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

How much does a Interpreter make? The national average salary for a Interpreter is £41,707 in United Kingdom. Filter by location to see Interpreter salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 56 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Interpreter employees.

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What is the salary trajectory for a Interpreter I?

in United Kingdom

£41,085 /yr
Interpreter I
£41,707 /yr
Interpreter
£41,085 /yr
Interpreter III
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What is the salary trajectory for a Interpreter I?

Job TitleSalary
Interpreter I£41,085 /yr
Interpreter£41,707 /yr
Interpreter III£41,085 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Interpreter I?

in United Kingdom

£41,085 /yr
Interpreter I
£41,707 /yr
Interpreter
£41,085 /yr
Interpreter III
See Full Career Path

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What is the salary trajectory for a Interpreter I?

Job TitleSalary
Interpreter I£41,085 /yr
Interpreter£41,707 /yr
Interpreter III£41,085 /yr

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DA Languages
2.7

DA Languages

Interpreter - Hourly

£13

 /hr
Range: £10 - £19
17 salaries
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£10

£19

£10 - £19 Range

DA Languages
2.7

DA Languages

Interpreter - Hourly

£14

 /hr
Range: £10 - £22
14 salaries
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£10

£22

£10 - £22 Range

LanguageLine Solutions
3.1

LanguageLine Solutions

Interpreter - Hourly

£18

 /hr
Range: £10 - £19
8 salaries
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£10

£19

£10 - £19 Range

LanguageLine Solutions
3.1

LanguageLine Solutions

Interpreter - Hourly

£16

 /hr
Range: £14 - £19
8 salaries
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£14

£19

£14 - £19 Range

LanguageLine Solutions
3.1

LanguageLine Solutions

Interpreter - Hourly

£19

 /hr
Range: £15 - £20
7 salaries
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£15

£20

£15 - £20 Range

thebigword
2.8

thebigword

Interpreter - Hourly

£20

 /hr
Range: £14 - £25
6 salaries
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£14

£25

£14 - £25 Range

DA Languages
2.7

DA Languages

Interpreter - Hourly Contractor

£15

 /hr
Range: £12 - £21
6 salaries
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£12

£21

£12 - £21 Range

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Empire Group
4.1

Empire Group

Interpreter - Hourly

£15

 /hr
Range: £12 - £25
6 salaries
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£12

£25

£12 - £25 Range

thebigword
2.8

thebigword

Interpreter - Hourly

£21

 /hr
Range: £8 - £31
5 salaries
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£8

£31

£8 - £31 Range

DA Languages
2.7

DA Languages

Interpreter - Hourly

£14

 /hr
Range: £11 - £26
5 salaries
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£11

£26

£11 - £26 Range

DA Languages
2.7

DA Languages

Interpreter - Hourly

£13

 /hr
Range: £10 - £14
5 salaries
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£10

£14

£10 - £14 Range

LanguageLine Solutions
3.1

LanguageLine Solutions

Interpreter - Hourly Contractor

£14

 /hr
Range: £11 - £18
5 salaries
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£11

£18

£11 - £18 Range

LanguageLine Solutions
3.1

LanguageLine Solutions

Interpreter - Hourly

£16

 /hr
Range: £15 - £20
5 salaries
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£15

£20

£15 - £20 Range

First Class Support
3.9

First Class Support

Interpreter - Hourly

£36

 /hr
Range: £36 - £36
5 salaries
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£36

£36

£36 - £36 Range

Absolute Interpreting & Translations
3.7

Absolute Interpreting & Translations

Interpreter - Hourly

£16

 /hr
Range: £12 - £18
5 salaries
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£12

£18

£12 - £18 Range

Global Translation Services
3.9

Global Translation Services

Interpreter - Hourly

£18

 /hr
Range: £16 - £20
5 salaries
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£16

£20

£16 - £20 Range

thebigword
2.8

thebigword

Interpreter - Hourly

£14

 /hr
Range: £11 - £20
4 salaries
See 23 salaries from all locations

£11

£20

£11 - £20 Range

Empire Group
4.1

Empire Group

Interpreter - Hourly Contractor

£19

 /hr
Range: £17 - £22
4 salaries
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£17

£22

£17 - £22 Range

WORD360
4

WORD360

Interpreter - Hourly

£16

 /hr
Range: £12 - £18
4 salaries
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£12

£18

£12 - £18 Range

Talking Heads
4.6

Talking Heads

Interpreter - Hourly

£21

 /hr
Range: £21 - £21
4 salaries
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£21

£21

£21 - £21 Range

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Interpreter Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Interpreter salaries - 17 salaries reported£13/hr
Interpreter salaries - 14 salaries reported£14/hr
Interpreter salaries - 8 salaries reported£18/hr
Interpreter salaries - 8 salaries reported£16/hr
Interpreter salaries - 7 salaries reported£19/hr
Interpreter salaries - 6 salaries reported£20/hr
Interpreter salaries - 6 salaries reported£15/hr
Interpreter salaries - 6 salaries reported£15/hr
Interpreter salaries - 5 salaries reported£21/hr
Interpreter salaries - 5 salaries reported£14/hr
Interpreter salaries - 5 salaries reported£13/hr
Interpreter salaries - 5 salaries reported£14/hr
Interpreter salaries - 5 salaries reported£16/hr
Interpreter salaries - 5 salaries reported£36/hr
Interpreter salaries - 5 salaries reported£16/hr
Interpreter salaries - 5 salaries reported£18/hr
Interpreter salaries - 4 salaries reported£14/hr
Interpreter salaries - 4 salaries reported£19/hr
Interpreter salaries - 4 salaries reported£16/hr
Interpreter salaries - 4 salaries reported£21/hr
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Frequently asked questions about an Interpreter salaries

The average salary for an Interpreter is £41,707 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 56 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Interpreter employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for an Interpreter in United Kingdom is £53,530 per year.

The lowest salary for an Interpreter in United Kingdom is £32,495 per year.

A career in interpretation usually allows candidates to travel extensively and to meet a wide variety of individuals. Pay varies by employer, which includes schools, hospitals, courtrooms, detention facilities, and conference centres. Demand for interpreters is particularly high in languages such as French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Mandarin. Interpreters who can use British Sign Language (BSL) are also in high demand. Interpreters with fluency in one or several of these languages generally command higher pay for their services and find more clients if they choose to take on extra work.

As an interpreter, you have control over both your daily schedule and earnings. You may earn a good salary as an interpreter salary through an employer in the language industry, but if you are enterprising, it is usually more lucrative to work on contract or as a freelancer. Whichever path you take, focus on building positive client relationships. If clients have great things to say about you, building your professional network comes naturally. You’ll need to have good marketing skills to land interesting, well-paying clients, so it is worth attending industry events and improving your networking skills to make a name for yourself. When choosing your language combinations, consider your location. Interpreter roles are in demand in major cities with diverse populations, so an area with a large presence in your given language impacts income significantly. Also, consider joining a professional organisation such as Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI). This will leverage your credibility in the industry and may open up new work opportunities.

Your work quality is the most important variable in this profession and is the primary aspect to highlight when negotiating pay. Make sure you are good at what you do and really know your worth as an interpreter, and always ask clients for in-depth details before you talk salary. Get the specifics: what materials they require, the length of the project, the deadline, and how and when your work is delivered. Now, go the extra mile. Are there any ways you could simplify this task for your client? Do you have helpful tips or advice to offer? The more you're able to help and the better you are at your job, the higher pay you can request.

About 50.71% of Interpreter professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Interpreter in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Interpreter professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £25,963 and £66,999 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £41,707 following the average career path of an Interpreter.

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