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Inficare Technologies

Translator

Sterling, VA · Remote

$44K - $58K/yr

Experience in translation review, localization, or linguistic QA * Familiarity with AI-generated or ... Korean * Thai * Russian * Spanish * Arabic * Polish * Hindi * Hungarian * Japanese * Swedish

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How much do korean localization jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for korean localization in the United States is $46.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Korean Localization job?

A Korean Localization job involves adapting content, such as websites, games, software, or marketing materials, for Korean-speaking audiences. This goes beyond direct translation to ensure cultural relevance, linguistic accuracy, and user engagement. Professionals in this field consider cultural nuances, idioms, and local preferences to make the content feel natural to Korean users. The role may also involve testing products, working with translators, and collaborating with developers or designers to ensure seamless localization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Korean Localization position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Korean Localization, you need fluency in both Korean and at least one other language (typically English), a strong grasp of cultural nuance, and experience in translation, transcreation, and linguistic QA processes. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools like SDL Trados or memoQ and relevant localization management systems is often required. Excellent attention to detail, cross-functional teamwork, and creative problem-solving are key soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure high-quality, culturally resonant content that meets both client expectations and user needs.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Korean Localization specialist?

A Korean Localization specialist typically reviews and adapts content from source languages into Korean, ensuring that translations are accurate, contextually appropriate, and culturally sensitive. Daily tasks often include collaboration with project managers, translators, and engineers to deliver high-quality localized materials, whether for websites, apps, games, or technical documentation. You may also perform linguistic quality assurance, address feedback, and help maintain glossaries or style guides. The role involves balancing deadlines with high standards of linguistic and cultural quality, and often requires juggling multiple projects at once.
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Infographic showing various Korean Localization job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,184 per year, or $46.2 per hour.
Independent Contractor Interpreter (multiple areas)

Independent Contractor Interpreter (multiple areas)

Accent on Languages

Berkeley, CA • On-site

$86K/yr

Contractor

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Salary:

Accent on Languages is looking for highly qualified interpreters to work in the Sacramento area as well as in the East Bay area.


Company Introduction:

Accent on Languages is a woman and minority owned language company established in Berkeley since 1992.We have been providing language services to the law enforcement community as well as local, state, and federal government agencies and commercial clients in 120 languages.


Accent on Languages is a certified small business that helps our clients serve the common good through our leading range of language services. With more than 30 years of experience, our team of in-house and external subject matters experts help achieve our clients' goals with any type of linguistic needs. Services that we offer include translation, interpretation, localization, transcription, monitoring, language assessment and much more. We have helped hundreds of clients satisfy their language priorities, providing efficient and accurate support that has helped millions of people. And we do this through the use of top rate technologies that ensure the best quality of work.


As a woman and minority owned company, we are committed to promoting diverse and inclusive work, and were proud of our reputation for helping people of all backgrounds.

We are looking for candidates who are equally passionate about serving the greater good by providing the best interpretation services to an even bigger LEP population in the US. If you feel like you are a great fit, please don't hesitate to apply!


Job Description:


Accent on Languages is looking for interpreters who can attend in-person and virtual interpreting assignments with our clients (educational settings).


Languages:

-Spanish

-Samoan

-Fijian

-Tongan

-Cantonese

-Mandarin

-Russian

-Punjabi

-Portuguese

-Hindi

-Vietnamese

-Hmong

-Urdu

-French

-Nepali

-Korean

-Arabic

-Amharic

-Tigrinya

-ASL

-Tagalog / Tagalog Waray dialect

-Japanese

-Khmer/Cambodian

-Others


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in Consecutive Interpreting
  • Degree in interpreting or translation (Preferred)
  • Any Interpreting Certifications a plus!
  • Permanent US Resident or Us Citizen (Required)