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How much does a translator make in Rwanda?

RF 1,272,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RF 106,000 a month. estimate

Equals
$965
Compared with the median pay in Rwanda
3.0 times
Data from
2024

Where Rwanda ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaRwanda, rank 141

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

What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in Rwanda
Lowest 10%: RF 1,057,600Median: RF 1,272,000Highest 10%: RF 1,562,200

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
140. Liberia estimate$978
141. Rwanda estimate$965
142. Gambia estimate$864
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 Rwanda?

The median gross salary is RF 106,000 a month, RF 1,272,000 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RF 1,057,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RF 1,562,200.

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 Rwanda or in United States?

In United States: $70,930 a year against $965 in Rwanda, 73.5 times more.

Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?

A medical writer: RF 1,320,400 a year against RF 1,272,000 for a translator, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate