How much does a translator make in Ethiopia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ETB 5,463 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,499
- Compared with the median pay in Ethiopia
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Ethiopia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 127. Uganda estimate | $1,500 |
| 128. Ethiopia estimate | $1,499 |
| 129. Benin estimate | $1,492 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerETB 68,050
- JournalistETB 71,150
- LawyerETB 94,760
- JudgeETB 101,300
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedETB 81,630
- Museum curatorETB 68,540
- LibrarianETB 70,750
- EconomistETB 86,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Ethiopia?
The median gross salary is ETB 5,463 a month, ETB 65,560 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ETB 54,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ETB 80,510.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Ethiopia or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $1,499 in Ethiopia, 47.3 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: ETB 68,050 a year against ETB 65,560 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate