What are the main factors that influence a Translator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Translator's salary?

A Translator's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,647 for beginners, reaching about $64,476 at mid-level, and approach $67,474 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Translator?

Translator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Translator roles are District of Columbia $69,946, California $69,681, Massachusetts $68,752. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Translator roles make?

Salaries for Translator level roles vary by specialization: Chinese Translator: $64,853; Italian Translator: $64,247; Arabic Translator: $64,209; Translator/Linguist: $63,180; Technical Translator: $62,961.

Translator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Translator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Translator in Delaware is $63,976 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Translator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,767
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,882 to $70,671
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,424

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Translator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,671	$5,889	$1,359	$34
Average	$63,976	$5,331	$1,230	$31
25th Percentile	$56,882	$4,740	$1,094	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Translator Salaries

A Translator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Translator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Translator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,647
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,859
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,476
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,274
Expert (over 8 years): $67,474

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Translator	$61,647
Intermediate Level Translator	$61,859
Senior Level Translator	$64,476
Specialist Level Translator	$67,274
Expert Level Translator	$67,474

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How Do Translator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Translators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,946.
California: $69,681.
Massachusetts: $68,752.

District of Columbia $69,946 California $69,681 Massachusetts $68,752 Washington $68,500 New Jersey $68,474 Alaska $68,386 Connecticut $67,514 New York $67,160

Hawaii $66,029 Rhode Island $65,499 Maryland $65,139 Minnesota $64,646 Colorado $64,456 Illinois $64,393 Oregon $64,153 Delaware $63,976

New Hampshire $63,865 Virginia $63,616 Pennsylvania $62,890 Nevada $62,523 North Dakota $62,403 Michigan $62,214 Wisconsin $62,144 Vermont $62,005

Texas $61,620 Maine $61,595 Arizona $61,557 Ohio $61,513 Georgia $60,931 Indiana $60,641 Wyoming $60,584 Utah $60,495

Iowa $60,458 Kansas $60,154 Louisiana $60,066 North Carolina $60,034 Missouri $60,022 Florida $59,775 Montana $59,643 Nebraska $59,516

Kentucky $59,447 South Carolina $59,194 Tennessee $59,036 Idaho $58,973 New Mexico $58,512 Oklahoma $58,411 Alabama $58,038 South Dakota $57,413

Arkansas $57,071 West Virginia $56,888 Mississippi $56,339

Top Paying Cities for Translators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $66,213
Little Creek: $65,600
Magnolia: $65,872

Lincoln, DE $66,213 Little Creek, DE $65,600 Magnolia, DE $65,872 Milford, DE $66,213 Marydel, DE $65,354 Millsboro, DE $66,213 Millville, DE $66,655 Milton, DE $66,213

Nassau, DE $66,213 Ocean View, DE $66,655 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,655 Seaford, DE $65,518 Selbyville, DE $66,655 Smyrna, DE $65,278 Viola, DE $65,872 Woodside, DE $65,682

Bear, DE $64,798 Newark, DE $64,823 Claymont, DE $64,873 Delaware City, DE $64,823 Hockessin, DE $64,873 Kirkwood, DE $64,823 Middletown, DE $65,145 Montchanin, DE $64,873

New Castle, DE $64,873 Odessa, DE $65,233 Port Penn, DE $64,646 Rockland, DE $64,873 Saint Georges, DE $64,823 Townsend, DE $65,139 Winterthur, DE $64,873 Lewes, DE $66,213

Wilmington, DE $64,873 Dover, DE $65,568 Dover Afb, DE $65,720 Bethany Beach, DE $66,655 Bethel, DE $65,518 Bridgeville, DE $66,213 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,638 Cheswold, DE $65,417

Clayton, DE $65,252 Dagsboro, DE $66,655 Delmar, DE $65,518 Ellendale, DE $66,213 Felton, DE $66,213 Fenwick Island, DE $66,655 Frankford, DE $66,655 Frederica, DE $66,213

Georgetown, DE $66,213 Greenwood, DE $66,213 Harbeson, DE $66,213 Harrington, DE $66,213 Hartly, DE $65,221 Houston, DE $66,213 Kenton, DE $65,252 Laurel, DE $65,518

Yorklyn, DE $64,873

Translator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Translator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$56,882

Average $63,976/year

$70,671

$4,740

Average $5,331/month

$5,889

$1,094

Average $1,230/week

$1,359

$27

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,671	$5,889	$1,359	$34
Average	$63,976	$5,331	$1,230	$31
25th Percentile	$56,882	$4,740	$1,094	$27

Translator Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Translator, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Translator Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Media Design Manager	$135,344	112%
Marketing Communications Specialist III	$86,780	36%

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