Translation Jobs

Translation jobs in over 100 languages. Worldwide network of
freelance translators and translation agencies

If you can speak two or more languages fluently then you have the opportunity to make money from the thousands of companies and individuals who are currently in need of translation services. The world is getting smaller and more people are connecting than ever before. Now is the time to put your skills to work.

How much can you make?

Freelance translators have the opportunity to work when they want, and charge however much they want. However, if you want to compete with other translators, you can’t charge too much more than the going rates for your languages (unless you think you have mad skills!). For example, the going rate for highly used languages such as French and Spanish can be anywhere from .08 cents to as high as .14 cents a word, whereas less used languages from affluent countries like Finland or Denmark can be higher than .15 cents a word. Specialized languages like Farsi or Arabic can fetch over .12 cents a word.

This translates into $12 to $26 an hour. This of course is relative to how much work you want to put in! But remember, the more you do it, the better you get at it. Refine your skills, rake in more cash!

For a calculator to figure out how much money you can make by how many words you translate, look here.

www.proz.com

Consider this your own small side business or online job as a student. When your friends ask you what job you have, how cool would it be to say you’re a professional Russian/Hindi/Esperanto translator? It will look great on a resume, plus it will help you stay polished in your language(s) with continuous professional practice.

I’ve compiled a list of the following companies who connect your translation skills to people seeking them. Check them out, and decide for yourself which one works best for you.

1. Getafreelancer.com

Getafreelancer.com is one of the best places to find freelance translation jobs online. There are over 1 million registered users who are either looking for someone to do a job for them, or people offering their services. Here’s how it works: when someone needs a translation job done, you just let them know your going rate (name your price!), and they decide to work with you. From there, you get paid for your completed work. It’s simple. Plus a long term business relationship can be established from any job.

Not every single job requested on getafreelancer.com is a translation job, but hey, you could find yourself getting hired for you other skills too! You just have to be creative.

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2. www.freelancersupport.com

This website offers a free membership where you will be able to bid on translation job requests from prospective clients. You get paid for the results you produce. It couldn’t be simpler for you or for the person/company who needs help fast.

3. Translatorpub.com

This website also offers a free membership, but with a yearly paid membership users are granted access to extra features with the opportunity for more work.

Remember: Hard work pays off. It counts for freelance translating as well as your schoolwork and anything else in life. It may feel overwhelming to put yourself out there and get paid for a skill you may feel somewhat insufficient in. But, when it comes down to it, you may surprise yourself! Your abilities can prove invaluable for companies around the world. See what kind of online jobs you can create.

For additional reading, please see “How to Make Money Working Freelance For Translation Companies” from the Institute of Translation and Interpreting Fortuna House.

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