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Konare Law

Interpreter/Translator

Frederick, MD · On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

Interpreter/Translator (Bilingual English/Spanish) Our Just Cause: At Konare Law, we strive to ... phone. * Deliver consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between Spanish, English, and ...

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How much do phone translator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for phone translator in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a phone translator?

Phone translators are professionals who facilitate communication between people who speak different languages during phone calls. They interpret spoken language in real time, ensuring that both parties fully understand each other. Phone translators are commonly used in situations such as customer service, healthcare, legal consultations, and business negotiations. Their work requires proficiency in at least two languages, strong listening skills, and cultural sensitivity to accurately convey meaning and context.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a phone translator?

To thrive as a Phone Translator, you need fluency in at least two languages, strong comprehension skills, and often a relevant certification in interpretation or translation. Familiarity with telecommunication systems, remote interpreting platforms, and industry-specific terminology is essential. Active listening, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are standout soft skills in this position. These skills ensure clear, accurate communication across language barriers, which is critical in legal, medical, and customer service contexts.

What challenges do phone translators face during live calls, and how can they overcome them?

Phone Translators often encounter challenges such as handling multiple dialects, managing calls with poor audio quality, and interpreting under time pressure. To overcome these, it's important to ask for clarifications without hesitation, stay calm and impartial, and utilize active listening skills. Many organizations also provide training and resources to help translators familiarize themselves with industry-specific terminology and best practices for remote interpreting. Building strong communication skills and maintaining professionalism help ensure accurate and effective translations during live calls.

How do you become a phone translator?

To become a phone translator, you typically need fluency in at least two languages and strong communication skills. Many employers require a relevant certification or language proficiency test, and some roles may require prior translation experience or familiarity with translation tools. A high school diploma or equivalent is usually the minimum educational requirement.

How much do phone translators make?

Phone translators typically earn between $15 and $30 per hour, depending on experience, language proficiency, and the employer. Some may work as freelancers, setting their own rates, while others are employed by translation agencies or companies requiring multilingual support.

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Infographic showing various Phone Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Project-Based Interpreter/Translator - Arabic

Tulsa, OK

YWCA TULSA INC
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$30 - $42/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform interpretation and translation assignments for YWCA staff and clients across various fields such as social services, healthcare, education, and legal services.

  • Provide interpretation services on a project basis using On-Site, VRI, and OPI methods during meetings, appointments, and interactions.

  • Ensure accurate, clear, and professional renditions while maintaining confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and ethical standards.

Job description

Project-Based Interpreter/Translator PT *Oklahoma Residents Only*

Description

YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, community education, and immigration legal services. A multicultural and multilingual staff provides services with first-language proficiency in American Sign Language, Arabic, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Hmong, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Urdu, and Zomi.

Position Description:

This project-based position is responsible for performing interpretation and translation assignments for YWCA staff and clients. Projects include interpretation and translation services across a broad range of fields such as social services, healthcare, education, and legal services. The ability to provide On-Site, VRI, and OPI is required. This position requires high standards of professional conduct. The functions performed by interpreters and translators require them to act faithfully, independently, impartially, and with full respect for the duty of confidentiality.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide interpretation and translation services on a project basis for YWCA and contracted clients such as other nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and businesses on schedule.

Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between English and the target language during meetings, appointments, and other interactions.

Provide interpretation and translation services in a professional and timely manner.

Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation and translation protocol.

Provide clear and accurate renditions with no additions or omissions.

Honor outlined ethical codes to act faithfully, independently, and impartially and ensure sensitive and confidential information remains secure and protected.

Employ good customer service and clear enunciation, pronunciation, pleasant and professional voice as well as polite forms of expression.

Always maintain a professional demeanor throughout the assignment.

Provide clarification and cultural brokering using excellent judgment and skill.

Disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest that could impact objectivity.

Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.

Submit translations to appropriate management for review as needed. Review the translation accuracy/proofread translations for other translators.

Communicate regularly and promptly with YWCA staff on the acceptance, cancellation, or modification of any job assignments.

Working Conditions:

This is a part-time project-based position with flexible hours from 0 to 29 hours per week. The schedule may include night and or weekend work.

The role may require occasional travel to different locations within the service area. Some assignments may be conducted remotely via phone or video conferencing.

The noise level in the work environment varies from low to moderate.

Hearing, as in listening to normal conversations, including one-on-one conversations, discussions in meetings, and/or telephone conversations, and answering phones for the organization includes 2/3 of the time in hearing.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); and Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, are required.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience in a healthcare, legal, or community services setting.

Certification in a nationally recognized 40-hour interpretation program or its equivalent is preferred. Training will be provided.

Language Proficiency: Native or near-native proficiency in both English and the target language.

Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the limited English proficient client

Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy

Ability to concentrate and to stay detached from the conversation, always remaining neutral and objective and following the client's instructions closely

Ability to explain idiomatic expressions and cultural nuances to avoid miscommunication

Must live in Oklahoma or be willing to relocate within 3 weeks.

** Applicants may be required to complete a language test as part of the application process. **

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