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Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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How much do on call translator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for on call 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 an on call translator?

An On Call Translator is a language professional who provides translation services as needed, often on short notice. They help bridge communication gaps between individuals who speak different languages in various settings, such as medical, legal, or business environments. This role requires fluency in at least two languages and the ability to convey messages accurately while maintaining confidentiality. On Call Translators may work remotely or on-site, depending on the client's needs. Their schedule is typically flexible, but they must be available whenever their services are required.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an on call translator?

On Call Translators need fluency in at least two languages, strong listening and comprehension skills, and a proven ability to provide accurate real-time translation. Familiarity with translation software, terminology databases, and industry certifications like ATA or equivalent may be required. Excellent communication, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm under pressure set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial to ensure clear, precise translation in urgent or unpredictable situations, supporting effective cross-language communication.

What does a typical work schedule look like for an on call translator?

On Call Translators often work irregular hours and must be ready to respond to translation requests on short notice, including evenings, weekends, or holidays. The work can be remote, on-site, or a combination, depending on the employer and situation. Daily tasks may include interpreting during meetings, translating urgent documents, or supporting emergency communications. Successful translators are highly adaptable, as demand can fluctuate and assignments may vary in length and complexity. This dynamic schedule requires strong time management and a readiness to jump into tasks as needed.

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Infographic showing various On Call Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,349 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Onsite Interpreter (On-Call) with Security Clearance

LIS Solutions

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$22.75 - $30.25/hr

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Re-posted 17 days ago

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Job Title: Onsite Interpreter (On-Call) Location: Brooklyn, NY and Central Islip, NY US Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of New York (USAO-EDNY) Offices Program Overview: The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York requires onsite interpretation services to support litigation requirements. The USAO EDNY prosecutes crime, provides affirmative civil enforcement, defends the United States and represents the government's interests in litigated matters in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island. Job Duties: * Provide exact and expert interpretation to English from a variety of other languages for meetings, depositions, interviews, and testimony of witnesses before the Grand Jury and at Trial. * Convert spoken statements from one language to another in various settings. This involves listening to, understanding content, then converting statements into the target language. * Interpret accurately and completely with knowledge of subject matter and interpreter protocol. * Provide services in three different modes of interpretation: simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation. All three modes involve highly complex cognitive activity, in as much as the interpreter must immediately comprehend, analyze, and convert the source message into the target language spoken equivalent. * Simultaneous interpreting requires the interpreter to convey continuously the full and accurate meaning of what is said in the source language into speech in the target language, lagging just slightly behind the original message. Simultaneous interpretation may take place in settings where no pauses or interruptions are possible and is typically delivered using specialized equipment in a sound-proof booth. * Consecutive interpretation requires the interpreter to listen, comprehend, translate, and reproduce the original message after the speaker or signer pauses such as in the “question and answer” mode in which the speaker completes his statement and the interpreter begins to interpret after the statement is completed. * Sight translation requires the interpreter to immediately convey into the spoken target language the meaning of a document written in the source language. It occurs in such settings as medical interviews, witness interrogations, court proceedings, and international meetings. Minimum Qualifications * U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident * Reside in the greater New York City area * Ability to travel to USAO-EDNY offices as needed in Brooklyn, NY or Central Islip, NY (must provide own transportation) * One (1) year of experience interpreting in a judicial environment * Undergraduate and/or graduate degree: major study of the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country, translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites, or equivalent experience. * Knowledgeable of both English and the foreign language vocabularies typically used in formal, consultative, and casual modes of communication in justice system contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalism. Preferred Qualifications: * Court certified and have minimum of. Federal, State or the national Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) Judiciary interpreters and Translators Certification Examination (JITCE) certification will be accepted. LIS Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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