Portuguese Interpreter Salary in the United States

How much does a Portuguese Interpreter make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Portuguese Interpreter in the United States is $61,661 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,905
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,127 to $68,070
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,267
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Portuguese Interpreter Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,070 $5,673 $1,309 $33
Average $61,661 $5,138 $1,186 $30
25th Percentile $54,127 $4,511 $1,041 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Portuguese Interpreter Salaries

A Portuguese Interpreter'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Portuguese Interpreter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Portuguese Interpreter'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): $60,929
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,138
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,725
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,490
  • Expert (over 8 years): $66,687
Levels Salary
Entry Level Portuguese Interpreter$60,929
Intermediate Level Portuguese Interpreter$61,138
Senior Level Portuguese Interpreter$63,725
Specialist Level Portuguese Interpreter$66,490
Expert Level Portuguese Interpreter$66,687
$60,929 0 yr
$61,138 < 2 yrs
$63,725 2-4 yrs
$66,490 5-8 yrs
$66,687 > 8 yrs
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How Do Portuguese Interpreter 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 Portuguese Interpreters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,271.
  • California: $68,012.
  • Massachusetts: $67,106.

Top Paying Cities for Portuguese Interpreters

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:

  • San Jose: $77,773
  • San Francisco: $77,009
  • Oakland: $75,301

What Skills Can Increase a Portuguese Interpreter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.1% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Retention (Mentioned in 4.69% Job Postings): Customer retention refers to the ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period. High customer retention means customers of the product or business tend to return to, continue to buy or in some other way not defect to another product or business, or to non-use entirely. Selling organizations generally attempt to reduce customer defections. Customer retention starts with the first contact an organization has with a customer and continues throughout the entire lifetime of a relationship and successful retention efforts take this entire lifecycle into account. A company's ability to attract and retain new customers is related not only to its product or services, but also to the way it services its existing customers, the value the customers actually generate as a result of utilizing the solutions, and the reputation it creates within and across the marketplace.
  • Direct Sales (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Direct selling consists of two main business models: single-level marketing, in which a direct seller makes money by buying products from a parent organization and selling them directly to customers, and multi-level marketing (also known as network marketing or person-to-person marketing), in which the direct seller may earn money from both direct sales to customers and by sponsoring new direct sellers and potentially earning a commission from their efforts. According to the FTC: "Direct selling is a blanket term that encompasses a variety of business forms premised on person-to-person selling in locations other than a retail establishment, such as social media platforms or the home of the salesperson or prospective customer." Modern direct selling includes sales made through the party plan, one-on-one demonstrations, and other personal contact arrangements as well as internet sales. Some sources have defined direct selling as: "The direct personal presentation, demonstration, and sale of products and services to consumers, usually in their homes or at their jobs."
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.1%
Customer Retention 4.69%
Direct Sales 1.58%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Portuguese Interpreter's salary.
  • Phone Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 42%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 39%.
  • Direct Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Phone Sales
$87,559
42%
Goal Oriented
$85,709
39%
Direct Sales
$75,843
23%
Analysis
$72,144
17%
Authenticity
$71,527
16%
Customer Retention
$66,594
8%
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How Education impacts a Portuguese Interpreter's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Portuguese Interpreters enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Portuguese Interpreter with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $60,059 and $65,230).

Portuguese Interpreter Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Portuguese Interpreter
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 13.1%
Associates 7.4%
Bachelors 50.3%
Masters 24.0%
Doctorate 4.5%
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Portuguese Interpreter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Portuguese Interpreter'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

Salary Trends for Portuguese Interpreter

Salaries for a Portuguese Interpreter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,792 in 2023 to around $67,505 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Portuguese Interpreter salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Portuguese Interpreter Over Time

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$67,792
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$67,883
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