How much does a translator make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱24,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,195
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines 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 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $5,326 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $5,195 |
| 90. Cape Verde estimate | $4,896 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₱308,900
- Journalist₱323,000
- Lawyer₱430,200
- Judge₱459,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₱370,600
- Museum curator₱311,200
- Librarian₱321,200
- Economist₱393,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱24,800 a month, ₱297,600 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱247,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱365,500.
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 the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $5,195 in the Philippines, 13.7 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: ₱308,900 a year against ₱297,600 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate