How much does a translator make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 9,488 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $31,000
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2009
Where the United Arab Emirates 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 |
| 23. Spain estimate | $31,640 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $31,000 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $29,880 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerAED 118,200
- JournalistAED 123,600
- LawyerAED 164,600
- JudgeAED 175,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedAED 141,800
- Museum curatorAED 119,000
- LibrarianAED 122,900
- EconomistAED 150,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 9,488 a month, AED 113,900 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 94,660 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 139,800.
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 the United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $31,000 in the United Arab Emirates, 2.3 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: AED 118,200 a year against AED 113,900 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate