How much does a translator make in Singapore?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SGD 4,832 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $43,160
- Compared with the median pay in Singapore
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Singapore 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 |
| 16. Australia | $43,630 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $43,160 |
| 18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $42,860 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerSGD 60,180
- JournalistSGD 62,930
- LawyerSGD 83,810
- JudgeSGD 89,600
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedSGD 72,190
- Museum curatorSGD 60,620
- LibrarianSGD 62,570
- EconomistSGD 76,730
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Singapore?
The median gross salary is SGD 4,832 a month, SGD 57,980 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SGD 48,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SGD 71,200.
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 Singapore or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $43,160 in Singapore, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: SGD 60,180 a year against SGD 57,980 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate