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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance french proofreading in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance French Proofreading vs Freelance French Translation?

AspectFreelance French ProofreadingFreelance French Translation
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, proofreading certificationsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote, client-based projectsIndependent, remote, client-based projects
Industry UsageEditing and refining existing textsConverting texts from one language to another
Search & ComparisonOften compared for language services, editing roles

Freelance French Proofreading focuses on reviewing and correcting French texts for accuracy and clarity, while Freelance French Translation involves converting documents from another language into French. Both roles require strong language skills and often operate independently in remote settings, but they serve different purposes in language services.

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Infographic showing various Freelance French Proofreading job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 59% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 24% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 60% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 38% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

English into French Patent Freelance Translator/LQA reviewer

Welo Global

Remote

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OVERVIEW
We are looking for translators with experience in translating patents from English into French (native-level fluency of French) with immediate availability for our patent translation projects.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in translating and proofreading patents, specifically in the field of Chemistry and Biology.
Project Details:
Job Title: English into French Patent Translator
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote
Content Type: Chemistry, Biology
Expected Weighted Volume Per Week: 2000-5000 words
CAT Tool: XTM
Employment Type: Freelance
Main Duties
  • Translate patent-related content from English into French, with original meaning conveyed in a manner that is readable and understandable to target audience. The Style adequacy is a key aspect for our client;
  • Follow instructions, for example Translation process, CAT tool usage, etc.
  • Communicate effectively and response promptly in English.

Requirements
  • Minimum two years' experience translating and reviewing content in the patent fields;
  • Native fluency in target language;
  • Degree in linguistics, translation or equivalent experience.
  • Able to translate, copy edit, and MTPE, QC and LQA

When you join Welocalize, you have the opportunity to bring your career to the next level:
... receive steady volume of work and long-term partnership {where this applies}
... professional development: work on exciting projects that will empower you keep learning and growing
... work with multicultural, international team with a great variety of documents and content types
... 24-hour 6-day a week support from our Community team.
If this opportunity sounds appealing to you, apply below.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.