Hourly Wage for Interpreter Salary in the United States

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How much does an Interpreter make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Interpreter in the United States is $31 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $27 and $35. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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ASL Interpreter with Security Clearance
ORBIS INC. - WASHINGTON , DC
ASL Interpreter Washington, DC Looking for Part-Time and Full time employees. Responsibilities: * Provide quality ASL-spoken English interpretation in a timely
- 3 days ago
ASL Interpreter (part-time) with Security Clearance
Seneca Holdings - FORT MEADE , MD
Great Hill Solutions is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is the federal government contracting business wholly owned by the Sen
- 4 days ago
Korean Interpreter/Linguist with Security Clearance
Leidos - VIENNA , VA
R-00157486 Description Leidos is currently seeking experienced and highly qualified  Korean Interpreter/Linguist to support the company –National Security Progr
- 3 days ago
CAT II Japanese Interpreter with Security Clearance
Torden LLC - JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM , HI
Torden LLC is seeking a part-time, on-call, qualified, experienced professional Japanese Interpreter to support a two-week training exercise, starting May 5, 20
- 3 days ago
Khmer Linguist Interpreter and Translation with Security Clearance
CACI - FAIRFAX , VA
Khmer Linguist Interpreter and Translation Job Category: Language Services Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Emplo
- 4 days ago
American Sign Language Interpreter with Security Clearance
Cayuse Technologies - OAKLAND , CA
Overview Cayuse Civil, LLC provides community focused technology solutions, program management, and business process services. Our integrated offerings, credent
- 4 days ago

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Interpreter in the United States. The average hourly rate for Interpreter ranges from $27 to $35 with the average hourly pay of $31. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $27 to $36 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $31.

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