How much does a translator make in Pakistan?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 28,250 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,206
- Compared with the median pay in Pakistan
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Pakistan 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 |
| 134. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,416 |
| 135. Pakistan estimate | $1,206 |
| 136. Egypt estimate | $1,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRs 351,800
- JournalistRs 367,900
- LawyerRs 489,900
- JudgeRs 523,800
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 422,000
- Museum curatorRs 354,400
- LibrarianRs 365,800
- EconomistRs 448,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Pakistan?
The median gross salary is Rs 28,250 a month, Rs 339,000 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 281,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 416,300.
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 Pakistan or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $1,206 in Pakistan, 58.8 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: Rs 351,800 a year against Rs 339,000 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate