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Welocalize, Inc.

Korean Senior Linguist

Houston, TX

This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers ...

Welocalize, Inc.

Korean Senior Linguist

Houston, TX

This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers ...

Welocalize, Inc.

Korean Senior Linguist

Houston, TX · On-site

This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers ...

Transperfect

Spanish Quality Manager

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Maintain strong relationships with contract translators, editors, and proofreaders * Investigate client complaints regarding translations - holding both freelance and full-time employees accountable

Welo Data

German Bilingual Lyric Reviewer

Charleston, WV · Remote

$17 - $18/hr

This is a review-only position--no translation or editing is required. You'll simply evaluate the ... Employment Type: Freelance * Project Duration: Long-term Qualifications * Native-level or near ...

Sigma Group

Tamil Translator (Remote) | Sigma AI

$45K - $58K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Translation and Interpretation * Linguist with native or near-native ... Strong writing, editing, and communication skills * Computer literacy Preferred (but not mandatory)

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How much do freelance translation editor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance translation editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance translation editors, and how can they be managed effectively?

Freelance translation editors often encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, working with various language pairs, and ensuring consistency across large documents. Managing multiple projects at once requires strong organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to different client style guides. Building clear communication with translators and clients helps clarify expectations and resolve ambiguities, while using specialized translation tools can streamline the editing process. Regularly updating language knowledge and technical skills also ensures high-quality work and keeps editors competitive in the industry.

What are freelance translation editors?

Freelance translation editors are language professionals who review, edit, and sometimes proofread translated documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and fluency in the target language. They work independently, often on a project-by-project basis, for translation agencies, publishers, or direct clients. Their main responsibilities include correcting grammar, improving style, verifying terminology, and making sure the translation accurately reflects the source text. This role requires a strong command of at least two languages and a keen eye for detail. Freelance translation editors often specialize in specific industries such as legal, medical, or technical fields.

What is the difference between Freelance Translation Editor vs Freelance Translator?

AspectFreelance Translation EditorFreelance Translator
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, editing certificationsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentEditing and reviewing documents, remote or client sitesTranslating texts, remote work, client projects
Industry UsageEditing agencies, publishing, localizationTranslation agencies, freelance platforms, localization
Search & ComparisonOften compared for language quality rolesMore focused on initial translation work

In summary, Freelance Translation Editors focus on refining and reviewing translations for accuracy and style, often requiring editing certifications. Freelance Translators create original translations, emphasizing language proficiency and translation certifications. Both roles are essential in multilingual projects but differ mainly in their scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Translation Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,031 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Freelance UI/UX Localization Translator-English to Chinese (Simplified) - US

Acclaro

San Jose, CA • Remote

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands expand their global reach, connect meaningfully with customers, and build strong brand presence worldwide. As a trusted partner for many leading global brands, our mission is to blend human linguistic expertise with advanced technology, delivering high-quality and culturally relevant localization solutions. Our AI-powered platform accelerates time to market and ensures measurable results, while our global team of experts develops localization strategies that empower success in any market.

Are you an expert freelance linguist with a passion for transforming complex enterprise software into intuitive, culturally flawless user experiences? We are seeking premier Freelance English to Chinese (Simplified) Translators & Post-Editors located outside of mainland China to collaborate on high-profile UI/UX localization projects.

In this role, you will work on localization pipelines for world-leading technology brands (including massive cloud ecosystems, creative suites, and enterprise SaaS platforms). If you thrive in agile environments and have a proven track record in technical localization, this remote opportunity offers a steady stream of sophisticated, engaging projects.

Position Overview
  • Language Pair: English to Chinese (Simplified)
  • Domain: UI/UX Localization
  • Experience: Demonstrated professional translation experience
  • Location Restrictions: Must be based outside of China
Responsibilities
  • Translate and post-edit (MTPE) user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) content from English into Simplified Chinese.
  • Ensure button labels, error messages, and dashboards are grammatically flawless, highly functional, and perfectly adapted to the target audience.
  • Maintain rigid consistency in terminology and style using client-specific glossaries, style guides, and translation memory assets.
  • Partner closely with remote Project Managers and QA Reviewers to deliver high-quality assets under tight, agile release schedules.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field preferred.
  • Native-level fluency in Chinese (Simplified) with near-native, professional command of source English.
  • Minimum 3+ years of proven freelance experience specializing in UI/UX localization, software translation, or technical IT content.
  • Must be currently residing and operating outside of mainland China (e.g., Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, North America, Europe).
  • Demonstrated experience translating for major global tech enterprises (experience with tech giants like Adobe, Microsoft, IBM, or Oracle is highly preferred).
  • Strong understanding of cultural nuances and localization practices.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Familiarity with with modern CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados Studio) is an advantage.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
  • Good communication skills for collaboration with remote teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere, managing your own hours around project deadlines.
  • Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our freelance linguists; successful candidates will become part of our preferred talent pool for ongoing, periodic project assignments.
  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain experience working with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content.
  • Elite Projects: Build your portfolio by working on software utilized by millions of global users daily.