ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Freelance Remote Japanese Translator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

LocalEyes

$40K - $53K/yr

Job Opportunity This is a remote position. LocalEyes is part of the STAR7 Group, a leading provider ... We are now recruiting freelance talents to be part of our global dedicated linguistic Teams ...

Sigma Group

Tamil Translator (Remote) | Sigma AI

$45K - $58K/yr

... for freelancers under a commercial contract . Connectivity & Accessories: * Stable internet ... Department Annotation & Translation Locations United States, United Kingdom, Australia Remote ...

Cayuse Holdings

Translators - Various Languages

$60 - $85/hr

Translator CAYUSE COMPANY: Cayuse Language Connect, LLC LOCATION Remote SALARY: $60.00-$85.00/hr ... German, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Khmer, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Oromo, Romanian, Somali, Thai, and ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All Jobsremote Jobsfreelance JobsGovernment JobsGovernment Services JobsLanguage Interpreter JobsFreelance Remote Japanese Translator Jobs

Freelance Remote Japanese Translator information

See salary details

$12

$25

$40

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.

More about Freelance Remote Japanese Translator jobs

What cities are hiring for Freelance Remote Japanese Translator jobs?

Cities with the most Freelance Remote Japanese Translator job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Remote Japanese Translator jobs?

The most popular types of Remote Japanese Translator jobs are:

What states have the most Freelance Remote Japanese Translator jobs?

States with the most job openings for Freelance Remote Japanese Translator jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Freelance Remote Japanese Translator jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Freelance Remote Japanese Translator jobs are:

Freelance Remote Japanese Translator jobs near you
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 Korean AI Translation Reviewer

Cactus Communications Services Pte. Ltd.

Avenel, NJ • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 4 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 currently looking for skilled translators to work with us on a freelance basis. 

Job description: We are seeking experienced translators with strong subject matter expertise to review content translated using AI. This includes both academic manuscripts and non-academic material originally written in various languages. In this role, you will evaluate AI-generated translations to ensure they are accurate, fluent, and meet high linguistic and contextual standards in native-level English or the target language.


Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the AI-generated text accurately conveys the meaning of the source manuscript
  • Identify and revise any incorrect terminology, unclear phrases, or convoluted sentence structures
  • Enhance the fluency, grammar, and readability of the translated output
  • Compare the AI translation with the original text to identify and correct missing or mistranslated content
  • Deliver final outputs that are clear, natural, and reflect the appropriate tone in English or the target language, whether academic or non-academic

Qualifications and Prerequisites

Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria:

  • A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training from a recognized institution
  • 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
  • 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

About CACTUS

CACTUS is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Learn more: https://cactusglobal.com/ 


Awards and Recognition

  • Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016.
  • Cactus Communications is Great Place to Work-Certified™ (2022). This means that the majority of our employees say we are a great place to work!
  • Cactus Communications has been named one of Quartz's Best Companies for Remote Workers 2022.
  • Recognised as one of India’s Best Workplaces in Health and Wellness (2021) by Great Place to Work
  • Recognised as one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021’ by HR Asia
    Featured among Asia’s 100 Most Admired Brands (2020)
Qualifications:

Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria:

  • A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training from a recognized institution
  • 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
  • Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: UNAVAILABLE

Apply