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Inficare Technologies

Translator

Sterling, VA · Remote

$44K - $58K/yr

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How much do freelance remote japanese translator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance remote japanese translator in the United States is $25.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Remote Japanese Translator vs Freelance Remote Japanese Interpreter?

AspectFreelance Remote Japanese TranslatorFreelance Remote Japanese Interpreter
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications (e.g., ATA)Language proficiency, interpretation certifications (e.g., ATA, CI)
Work EnvironmentWritten translation, document-based tasksReal-time spoken communication, live interpretation
Industry UsagePublishing, legal, technical, business documentsConferences, meetings, legal proceedings
Search & ComparisonOften searched for in freelance translation jobsOften searched for in interpretation services

While both roles require high language proficiency and relevant certifications, freelance remote Japanese translators focus on written documents, whereas interpreters handle live spoken communication. Each serves different client needs within the Japanese language service industry.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Remote Japanese Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,349 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Freelance English to Japanese Translator

Cactus Communications Services Pte. Ltd.

Avenel, NJ • Remote

$22.50 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, provides translation services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) researchers communicate their science to the global scientific community.

We are looking for translators to work on academic manuscripts written in Japanese/English. To qualify, you must have technical expertise in your field. Experience working in a foreign-language setting will be preferred. Essentially, your work will involve translating an academic research paper from Japanese/English to native English or vice versa.


Responsibilities

  • Accurately convey the meaning of the source text
  • Research legal, technical, and scientific phraseology to find the most appropriate terms
  • Produce a grammatically correct final version

Qualifications and Prerequisites

  • Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria:
    1. A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution
    2. A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
    3. Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation

Benefits of this Role

  • Flexibility to determine your own schedule and work hours
  • Work from anywhere! You will gain access to a list of projects and be able to preview the files before you decide to accept each project
  • There is no minimum commitment required

Additional Information

If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at freelancetranslator@cactusglobal.com before you apply/register.


About CACTUS


Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.


Awards and Recognition

  • Employers of the Future, 2024
  • Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024
  • ISO 17100 certification for translation services, 2024
  • Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023
  • Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (Ranked #14), 2023
  • Three-star “Eruboshi” certification, 2023
  • India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022
  • Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022
  • HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2021
Qualifications:
  • Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria:
    1. A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution
    2. A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
    3. Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
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