Annual Salary
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Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Translators convert the written word from the 'source language' into the 'target language', making sure that the meaning is the same.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; attending events or appointments
In your day-to-day duties you could:
You could work in an office, from home or at a client's business.
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a degree or postgraduate qualification in translation.
Relevant degrees include:
You could also do a postgraduate course like an master's in translation or translation studies.
You'll usually need:
You can take a diploma in translation through the Chartered Institute of Linguists, which is a postgraduate level qualification.
The Institute of Translation and Interpreting also has details of organisations offering training in translation.
You'll need to:
Language translation skills in demand include:French; German; English; Russian; Chinese; Arabic; Spanish
You'll find more details about becoming a translator from the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
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Most translators work freelance or through translation agencies. With experience you could start your own translation agency, or move into teaching.
You could specialise in a particular subject area like law, medicine or finance.
You'll find more details about becoming a translator from the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
You'll need: