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How much do khmer interpreter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for khmer interpreter in the United States is $65,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Khmer interpreter?

A Khmer Interpreter facilitates communication between Khmer (Cambodian) speakers and English-speaking individuals by accurately translating spoken or written information. They work in various settings, such as medical, legal, community, or business environments, to ensure clear and accurate communication. Interpreters must have strong language skills, cultural understanding, and the ability to remain impartial while conveying messages effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Khmer interpreter?

To thrive as a Khmer Interpreter, you need fluency in both Khmer and English, excellent listening and speaking skills, and a strong understanding of cultural nuances. Familiarity with interpretation technologies such as remote conferencing tools, as well as relevant certifications (like medical, legal, or court interpreter credentials), is often preferred. Outstanding soft skills include cultural sensitivity, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations. These qualifications ensure accurate, clear communication and foster trust between parties in various professional settings.

What types of work environments do Khmer interpreters typically work in?

Khmer Interpreters can be found in a variety of settings, including healthcare facilities, courts, schools, government agencies, and community organizations. Depending on the employer or agency, you may work on-site, over the phone, or through video remote interpreting platforms. Many interpreters work on a freelance or contract basis, but some find full-time roles within larger organizations. The role often requires flexibility to respond to urgent or scheduled requests and involves frequent interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Team collaboration may include working closely with social workers, medical professionals, attorneys, or case managers to ensure precise and effective communication.

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Infographic showing various Khmer Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% As Needed, 41% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,716 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

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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.