As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Korean Translator in the United Kingdom is £31,464, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £27,652 to £36,455, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £27,652
50TH(Median)   £31,464
75TH   £36,455
Korean Translator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Korean Translator Salary £27,652 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Korean Translator Salary £31,464 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Korean Translator Salary £36,455 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Korean Translator Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Korean Translator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Korean Translator is about £31,464 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,622, and a weekly pay of around £605. Click the switch button below to see more details about Korean Translator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Korean Translators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Korean Translator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £28,676 - £30,895, while Intermediate make £28,847 - £31,066, Senior earn £30,326 - £32,730, Specialist earn £31,985 - £34,890, Expert can reach £32,209 - £35,114 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Korean Translator £30,212
Intermediate Level Korean Translator £30,326
Senior Level Korean Translator £31,836
Specialist Level Korean Translator £33,922
Expert Level Korean Translator £34,071
£30,212 0 yr
£30,326 < 2 yrs
£31,836 2-4 yrs
£33,922 5-8 yrs
£34,071 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 8%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Korean Translator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Korean Translator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £33,981 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £31,698, and Manchester pays around £30,160 annually.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Translator Salaries

1. How much do Korean translators get paid?

Korean Translator SalaryAnnual SalaryHourly WageTop Earners$71,500$3475th Percentile$57,500$28Average$57,200$2825th Percentile$44,000$21

2. How much do translators get paid in the UK?

Find out what the average Translator salary is The average translator salary in the United Kingdom is £28,119 per year or £14.42 per hour. Entry level positions start at £24,000 per year while most experienced workers make up to £39,985 per year.

3. How to become a Korean English Translator?

Being bilingual and fluent in both languages is one of the primary qualifications for a Korean-English translator position. While many employers prefer a bachelor's degree, you can find work without one. Certification is voluntary unless you work in the legal system or medical field.

4. Are Korean translators in demand?

With over 60 million Korean speakers in the world, living in the two Koreas (of course) as well as dozens of other countries, the demand for Korean language translation is naturally on the rise and Korean ranks among the top 10 foreign languages spoken in the United States.5 Feb 2018

5. Which language Translator is highly paid?

10 high-paying languages for translatorsGerman. German translators who are interested in international business have plenty of opportunities to secure a job. ... Mandarin. ... Arabic. ... French. ... 5. Japanese. ... Hindi. ... Spanish. ... Italian.More items...•28 Jan 2025

6. How much does it cost to translate Korean to English?

Trusted by Top Businesses WorldwideLanguage PairPrice per wordKorean to English translation$0.15English to Korean translation$0.13