Translator Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Language Translation Specialist, Translator/Linguist
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How much does a Translator in Canada make? The median annual Translator salary in Canada is C$79,601, as of April 01, 2026, with a range usually between C$71,342-C$89,023 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Translator may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Translator in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Translator that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Translator in Canada is C$79,601, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Translator in Canada are expected to make less than C$79,601.
Source: HR Reported data as of April 01, 2026
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Translator in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Translator in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of April 01, 2026
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Translates written and spoken information from one language to another. Reads, comprehends, and rewrites materials in designated languages following established linguistic rules related to word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. Must be well versed in vocabulary dealing with specialty. Must follow ethical procedures and policies that protect the confidentiality of information. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. View full job description
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