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Linguist - Hebrew - Remote

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How much do entry level arabic linguist contractor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level arabic linguist contractor in the United States is $73,373.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Arabic Linguist Contractor vs Entry Level Arabic Translator?

AspectEntry Level Arabic Linguist ContractorEntry Level Arabic Translator
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, possibly security clearanceLanguage proficiency, translation certification (e.g., ATA)
Work EnvironmentGovernment, military, or intelligence agenciesPublishing, media, corporate, or freelance settings
Employer & IndustryPrimarily government and defense sectorsPrivate companies, translation agencies, freelance
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding contractor roles in linguisticsFinding translation services or jobs

The main difference is that Entry Level Arabic Linguist Contractors typically work in government or defense settings, focusing on linguistic analysis and interpretation, often requiring security clearances. Entry Level Arabic Translators mainly focus on converting written content and may work in various industries like publishing or media. Both roles require strong language skills but differ in work environment and job functions.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Arabic Linguist Contractor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,373 per year, or $35.3 per hour.

Arabic Linguist (Travel)

Ascensus Global Inc.

Hagerstown, MD • On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Description:

ABOUT US: Ascensus Global, Inc. (formerly MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than 21 years of successful experience providing professional language services, foreign language and cultural training, and analysis support to a broad client base consisting of more than 40 U.S. military and intelligence customers, as well as over 2,000 civilian government, commercial and non-profit organizations in various fields. With ISO 9001:2015 and 17100:2015 certifications, AGI provides services in more than 100 languages, employing innovative technologies and methodologies and applying best practices from both the Government and commercial arenas to advance each customer’s unique communication and operational objectives throughout the U.S. and across the globe.


POSITION SUMMARY: AGI is currently looking for an Arabic Linguist to support a government contract. The position requires interaction with a wide variety of Government and contractor personnel in a diverse, evolving, high-profile environment.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide translation services
  • Conduct consecutive interpretation between source and target languages
  • Provide summaries/gists
  • Conduct editing and quality control of language products

SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to pass an advanced English test
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with adjudicated Polygraph
  • Ability to score ILR Level 3 or higher on a translation, speaking, listening, and reading test
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ professional experience conducting translation, transcription, translation, and/or interpretation
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Subject Matter Expertise in Religion, Science and Technology, and Sponsor Operations areas of focus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Terminology Management
  • Translation Related Services (TRS)
  • Triage
  • Language Training
  • Subject Matter Expertise in Counter-Proliferation, Counterterrorism, Legal/Law, and Military areas of focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Travel is required to meet all mission requirements to include locations on the east coast, OCONUS, and Warzone/Conflict areas.


PAY RANGE: $110,000 - $160,000 a year

Ascensus Global (AGI) pay range and level are general guidelines for this job. Several factors, including education, geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or market data, determine the final salary.


BENEFITS:

Our benefits package includes health and welfare options (medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), short and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, additional voluntary coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.



AGI is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination regardless of their physical/mental disability or veteran status.