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How much does a translator make in Uruguay?

UYU 587,100a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 48,920 a month. estimate

Equals
$14,600
Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
1.2 times
Data from
2024

Where Uruguay ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandSenegalNigeriaUruguay, rank 47

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

What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in Uruguay
Lowest 10%: UYU 488,100Median: UYU 587,100Highest 10%: UYU 721,000

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
46. Türkiye estimate$14,880
47. Uruguay estimate$14,600
48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate$13,830
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 Uruguay?

The median gross salary is UYU 48,920 a month, UYU 587,100 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 488,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 721,000.

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 Uruguay or in United States?

In United States: $70,930 a year against $14,600 in Uruguay, 4.9 times more.

Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?

A medical writer: UYU 609,400 a year against UYU 587,100 for a translator, 1.0 times more.

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