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How much do farsi language jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for farsi language in Madison, WI is $44,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,800.00 and $50,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Farsi language?

A Farsi Language job typically involves using proficiency in the Farsi (Persian) language for roles such as translation, interpretation, teaching, customer support, or intelligence analysis. These jobs can be found in various industries, including government, education, healthcare, and international business. Positions may require fluency in both Farsi and English, along with cultural knowledge to facilitate communication. Some roles focus on written translation, while others require verbal interpretation. Depending on the field, additional skills like diplomacy, research, or technical expertise may be beneficial.

What types of organizations hire for Farsi language roles, and what are the main responsibilities?

Farsi Language professionals are often employed by government agencies, international organizations, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and private corporations with global interests. Main responsibilities can include translation of documents, real-time interpreting during meetings or calls, localizing content for specific audiences, and assisting with cross-cultural communication. You may work independently or as part of a multilingual team, depending on the employer and assignment. Roles can be full-time, part-time, or freelance, offering a variety of work environments and schedules. This diversity allows professionals to find positions that best fit their expertise and career goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a Farsi language position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Farsi Language role, such as translator or interpreter, you need advanced proficiency in both Farsi and English, along with a deep understanding of each culture and relevant industry terminology. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, language proficiency tests, and professional certification (like ATA for translators) is often important. Outstanding attention to detail, adaptability, and strong interpersonal communication skills set top candidates apart. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring accurate, sensitive, and effective language services across diverse professional contexts.

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Infographic showing various Farsi Language job openings in Madison, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,416 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Onsite Interpreter - Wisconsin

Prisma International, Inc.

Madison, WI • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Prisma International is actively recruiting experienced/qualified, professional Interpreters located in WISCONSIN to join our team as Independent Contractors. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you will be supporting Prisma International's state government client with onsite (in person) interpretation assignments,

ONSITE Interpreters needed for interpretation between English and the following languages:

SPANISH, plus Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cantonese, Chin, Croatian, Czech, Dari, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Hindi, Hungarian, Ilocano, Italian, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Kurdish (Kurmanji), Lao, Mandarin, Marshallese, Mixteco Bajo, Ojibwe, Oromo, Persian, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Potawatomi, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wolof and Yoruba.

If you are a professional onsite interpreter in Wisconsin who meets all requirements and supports a language not listed above, feel free to apply.

Ideal Candidates shall be able to provide:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers
  • Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service. 
  • Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
  • Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.
  • Experience with following the speakers' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.  
  • Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
  • Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
  • Experience in interpreting for different types of State agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
  • Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
  • Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older 
  • Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
  • Must reside in the state of WISCONSIN
  • Full fluency in English and the target language
  • Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
    • American Translation Association (ATA)
    • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

DESIRED SKILLS:

Experience working with Wisconsin state agencies such as the Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), etc. Professional appearance, polite demeanor and punctual,

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a state background check.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.

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