How much does a translator make in France?
€35,640a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,970 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,198
- Equals
- $39,790
- Compared with the median pay in France
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where France ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in France
Lowest 10%: €29,630Median: €35,640Highest 10%: €43,770
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 |
| 20. Israel estimate | $39,910 |
| 21. France estimate | $39,790 |
| 22. Italy estimate | $35,090 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer€36,990
- Journalist€38,680
- Lawyer€51,510
- Judge€55,070
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified€44,370
- Museum curator€37,260
- Librarian€38,460
- Economist€47,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in France?
The median gross salary is €2,970 a month, €35,640 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €29,630 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €43,770.
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 France or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $39,790 in France, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: €36,990 a year against €35,640 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate