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How much does a translator make in Nepal?

Rs 215,300a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 17,940 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,060
Compared with the median pay in Nepal
1.2 times
Data from
2017

Where Nepal ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaNepal, rank 118

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

What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in Nepal
Lowest 10%: Rs 179,000Median: Rs 215,300Highest 10%: Rs 264,400

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
117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$2,081
118. Nepal estimate$2,060
119. Guinea estimate$1,918
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 Nepal?

The median gross salary is Rs 17,940 a month, Rs 215,300 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 179,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 264,400.

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 Nepal or in United States?

In United States: $70,930 a year against $2,060 in Nepal, 34.4 times more.

Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?

A medical writer: Rs 223,400 a year against Rs 215,300 for a translator, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2017. How we calculate