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How much does a translator make in Iceland?

kr 8,399,200a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 699,900 a month. estimate

Equals
$65,930
Compared with the median pay in Iceland
0.9 times
Data from
2022

Where Iceland ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $HungarySenegalNigeriaIceland, rank 4

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in Iceland
Lowest 10%: kr 6,983,100Median: kr 8,399,200Highest 10%: kr 10,314,900

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
4. Iceland estimate$65,930
5. Qatar estimate$61,680
144. Nigeria estimate$331
Compare translators, interpreters and other linguists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a translator make a month in Iceland?

The median gross salary is kr 699,900 a month, kr 8,399,200 a year.

How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 6,983,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 10,314,900.

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 Iceland or in United States?

In United States: $70,930 a year against $65,930 in Iceland, 1.1 times more.

Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?

A medical writer: kr 8,718,300 a year against kr 8,399,200 for a translator, 1.0 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate