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How much does a translator make in Malawi?

MWK 313,100a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 26,090 a month. estimate

Equals
$859
Compared with the median pay in Malawi
2.6 times
Data from
2013

Where Malawi ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalMalawi, rank 143

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

What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in Malawi
Lowest 10%: MWK 260,300Median: MWK 313,100Highest 10%: MWK 384,500

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
142. Gambia estimate$864
143. Malawi estimate$859
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 Malawi?

The median gross salary is MWK 26,090 a month, MWK 313,100 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MWK 260,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 384,500.

Which country pays a translator the most?

Switzerland, with a median of $92,160 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a translator make more in Malawi or in United States?

In United States: $70,930 a year against $859 in Malawi, 82.5 times more.

Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?

A medical writer: MWK 325,000 a year against MWK 313,100 for a translator, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate