Translator Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 4 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£23K - £40K/yr
Average Base Pay

340 salaries

£24K

Low

£33K

Average

£46K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£2,450Range£983 - £6,107
The average salary for Translator is £32,859 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Translator in the United Kingdom is £2,450, with a range from £983 - £6,107. Salaries estimates are based on 340 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Translator employees in United Kingdom.

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Alpha CRC
2.6

Alpha CRC

Translator

£28,569

 /yr
Range: £23K - £36K
33 salaries
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£23K

£36K

£23,071 - £36,195 Range

RWS Group
3.6

RWS Group

Translator

£23,880

 /yr
Range: £21K - £35K
23 salaries
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£21K

£35K

£21,169 - £34,955 Range

Pole To Win
3.3

Pole To Win

Translator - Contractor

£23,111

 /yr
Range: £21K - £24K
15 salaries
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£21K

£24K

£21,481 - £24,442 Range

Pole To Win
3.3

Pole To Win

Translator

£22,520

 /yr
Range: £21K - £23K
14 salaries
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£21K

£23K

£21,310 - £23,411 Range

Bet365
3.7

Bet365

Translator

£28,633

 /yr
Range: £24K - £39K
13 salaries
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£24K

£39K

£24,066 - £38,654 Range

Foreign and Commonwealth Office
3.5

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Translator

£44,809

 /yr
Range: £30K - £91K
12 salaries
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£30K

£91K

£29,500 - £91,347 Range

Freelancer
4.2

Freelancer

Translator

£42,100

 /yr
Range: £17K - £319K
8 salaries
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£17K

£319K

£16,713 - £318,542 Range

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YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
3.1

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

Translator

£31,694

 /yr
Range: £29K - £35K
8 salaries
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£29K

£35K

£28,713 - £34,955 Range

Mintel
3.6

Mintel

Translator

£29,000

 /yr
Range: £25K - £34K
8 salaries
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£25K

£34K

£25,078 - £33,935 Range

4.4

SelfEmployed.com

Translator

£30,905

 /yr
Range: £12K - £73K
7 salaries
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£12K

£73K

£11,548 - £72,753 Range

Freelancer
4.2

Freelancer

Translator

£28,948

 /yr
Range: £20K - £50K
7 salaries
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£20K

£50K

£20,495 - £49,832 Range

Expedia Group
3.8

Expedia Group

Translator

£32,233

 /yr
Range: £32K - £35K
7 salaries
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£32K

£35K

£32,129 - £34,837 Range

TransPerfect
3.1

TransPerfect

Translator

£25,078

 /yr
Range: £23K - £39K
7 salaries
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£23K

£39K

£23,158 - £39,054 Range

HM Revenue and Customs
3.7

HM Revenue and Customs

Translator

£37,058

 /yr
Range: £31K - £42K
6 salaries
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£31K

£42K

£31,470 - £42,107 Range

4.4

SelfEmployed.com

Translator

£30,177

 /yr
Range: £20K - £43K
6 salaries
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£20K

£43K

£20,062 - £42,628 Range

Global Voices
3.9

Global Voices

Translator

£21,487

 /yr
Range: £21K - £25K
6 salaries
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£21K

£25K

£20,921 - £24,718 Range

Freelance
4.2

Freelance

Translator - Monthly

£2,019

 /mo
Range: £1K - £3K
5 salaries
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£1K

£3K

£1,176 - £3,005 Range

Sandberg Translation Partners
3.9

Sandberg Translation Partners

Translator

£29,716

 /yr
Range: £25K - £47K
5 salaries
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£25K

£47K

£24,848 - £46,769 Range

Freelancer
4.2

Freelancer

Translator - Hourly

£24

 /hr
Range: £6 - £48
4 salaries
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£6

£48

£6 - £48 Range

ABC
4

ABC

Translator

£76,336

 /yr
Range: £29K - £133K
4 salaries
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£29K

£133K

£29,393 - £132,608 Range

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Translator Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Translator salaries - 33 salaries reported£28,569/yr
Translator salaries - 23 salaries reported£23,880/yr
Translator salaries - 15 salaries reported£23,111/yr
Translator salaries - 14 salaries reported£22,520/yr
Translator salaries - 13 salaries reported£28,633/yr
Translator salaries - 12 salaries reported£44,809/yr
Translator salaries - 8 salaries reported£42,100/yr
Translator salaries - 8 salaries reported£31,694/yr
Translator salaries - 8 salaries reported£29,000/yr
Translator salaries - 7 salaries reported£30,905/yr
Translator salaries - 7 salaries reported£28,948/yr
Translator salaries - 7 salaries reported£32,233/yr
Translator salaries - 7 salaries reported£25,078/yr
Translator salaries - 6 salaries reported£37,058/yr
Translator salaries - 6 salaries reported£30,177/yr
Translator salaries - 6 salaries reported£21,487/yr
Translator salaries - 5 salaries reported£2,019/mo
Translator salaries - 5 salaries reported£29,716/yr
Translator salaries - 4 salaries reported£24/hr
Translator salaries - 4 salaries reported£76,336/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Translator salaries

The average salary for a Translator is £32,859 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 340 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Translator employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Translator in United Kingdom is £46,102 per year.

The lowest salary for a Translator in United Kingdom is £24,104 per year.

Translators typically work in an office setting. Since their role allows for the assistance of a dictionary and translation software, their role is generally considered less stressful than that of interpreters, and the pay is slightly lower as a result. Translators who understand in demand languages fluently generally command higher pay for their services and find more clients if they choose to work as freelancers. Additionally, translators with law, medical or finance expertise can earn higher pay.

The Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) offers certification in over 100 language combinations. While membership is not required for the job, this is an excellent way to stand out in the industry, prove your expertise, and access higher-paying clients.

You can also demonstrate your proficiency by taking the Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) or the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) qualification in Translation.

Gaining experience in the translation industry is the easiest path to scoring a higher salary, so use the job's flexibility to your benefit. Offering related services such as copywriting and editing will make you much more valuable as a translator. This will help broaden your professional network, and strengthen your overall profile. Additionally, joining a professional association such as the ITI or the CIOL can provide you with opportunities for networking, continuing education, and professional development.

In a job as a translator, your negotiating power lies in your professional perception. Gaining credibility through certification, language proficiency tests, and experience could score you higher earnings in the 20% range. Every job counts, so one extra role as a contract or freelance-based translator could boost your bargaining power. It’s important to research the client's needs when negotiating. You should know what material the job is, its length, what you need to accomplish, and which deliverables are required. Also consider how to make the job easier for them using solid suggestions to back up your claim. The better you understand what your client/employer expects, the greater your bargaining power.

About 59.73% of Translator professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £2,450 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Translator in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Translator professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £18,504 and £65,053 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £32,859 following the average career path of a Translator.

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