Translator pay rates, country by country
What translator work pays around the world, from the rates unions, governments and surveys publish. How the pay guide works →
Translator, by country 6
| Country | On staff | Freelance | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | No figure | €26 | 1 document |
| Canada | No figure | CA$0.30 a word | 1 document |
| China | No figure | CN¥50–CN¥200 per 1,000 characters | 1 document |
| Finland | €16–€22 per 1,000 characters | No figure | 1 document |
| Germany | No figure | €20 an assignment | 1 document |
| South Africa | R 1–R 1.50 a word | No figure | 1 document |
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