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Translator - Certified

Sacramento, CA ยท On-site +1

$46K - $61K/yr

This is a 100% remote position. Languages: CHINESE-Simplified, KOREAN, PUNJABI, SPANISH, TAGALOG ... Two years of experience providing human translation services to local, state or federal government ...

$45K - $59K/yr

Five+ years of professional translation services to state and/or federal government agencies may be ... accepted in lieu of the above. * Willingness to abide by Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA ...

Translator

Sterling, VA ยท Remote

$44K - $58K/yr

Remote - Work from Anywhere Employment Type: Contract / Freelance Start Date: Immediate Job Summary ... government agencies with a focus on web/cloud solutions, mobility, and talent placement. They are ...

Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable ... We're hiring a Federal/Government Sales Lead to help accelerate growth across our key areas of ...

Government Affairs Manager (Federal)

Washington, DC ยท On-site +1

$110K - $145K/yr

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (FEDERAL) As a member of the SpaceX Government Affairs team, you will ... This position is based in Washington, DC and requires being onsite - remote work not considered ...

Remote Tagalog Translator

San Diego, CA ยท On-site +1

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

... federal government agencies and commercial clients in 120 languages. Accent on Languages is a ... Services that we offer include translation, interpretation, localization, transcription, monitoring ...

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How much do remote federal government translator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote federal government 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 the difference between Remote Federal Government Translator vs Remote Legal Translator?

AspectRemote Federal Government TranslatorRemote Legal Translator
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications, security clearance (if required)Legal translation certifications, language proficiency, specialized legal knowledge
Work EnvironmentRemote, government agencies, secure platformsRemote, law firms, legal departments, courts
Employer & IndustryFederal government agencies, defense, intelligenceLegal firms, courts, corporate legal departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding government translation roles, security requirementsLegal document translation, legal terminology expertise

The Remote Federal Government Translator and Remote Legal Translator both require language proficiency and specialized certifications. However, federal government translators often work within secure environments for government agencies, while legal translators focus on legal documents for law firms or courts. Their certifications and industry usage differ, but both roles demand high accuracy and confidentiality.

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Infographic showing various Remote Federal Government Translator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,349 per year, or $25.6 per hour.
Translator - US-Based Only

Translator - US-Based Only

Prisma International, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN โ€ข Remote

$45K - $58K/yr

Part-time, Contractor

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional translation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction. We are expanding our independent contractor team and seeking experienced US-based Translators to join us.

TRANSLATOR Job Posting - Prisma International

We are seeking experienced, professional Translators to join our independent contractor team. You will be providing written translation from English into your native (target) language. To be considered for hire, you must meet all minimum requirements listed in this job ad. NOTE: Qualified candidates must reside in the United States and provide a three-year history of experience completing written translations to state and/or federal government agencies. Other minimum requirements are stated below. Translation project assignments are assigned on an as-needed basis according to your availability.

TARGET LANGUAGES:

Albanian, Amharic, Bosnian, Chuukese, Danish, Finnish, German, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Karen, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Norwegian, Oromo, Portuguese (BR & PT), Somali, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Tibetan, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

If your language specialty is not listed above, you are welcome to apply. You must meet all requirements to be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - You must meet ALL of the following requirements:

  • You must reside in the United States.
  • You must be 18+ years of age.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience providing written translations to state and/or federal government agencies. The resume/CV you submit must clearly outline your government agency translation history. Candidates who submit resumes without a three-year timeline of fed/state government agency experience will be disqualified.
  • Certified by a translation industry organization such as: American Translators Association (ATA), Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR), etc. --OR-- a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in translation or other language-related discipline from an accredited college or university. If onboarded, you will be asked to submit proof of accreditation(s). Five+ years of professional translation services to state and/or federal government agencies may be accepted in lieu of the above.
  • Willingness to abide by Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and related Addenda.
  • Fluent in English and the target language.
  • Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
  • Experience using modern CAT tools (e.g. XTM, Trados, etc.).
  • Adobe Acrobat on your device and the ability to use Adobe's markup tools on a PDF file.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. We provide XTM access to you.
  • Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries and reference materials provided to you.
  • Ensure the source content's concept, style and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target language.
  • Perform language quality check steps (before delivery) to ensure the target translation is error-free and true to the meaning of the source document.
  • Deliver completed translation jobs by the given deadlines and project budgets.
  • Review formatted target language PDF files for accuracy; mark any corrections needed. Using Adobe mark-up tools is required.
  • Communicate in a timely and professional manner with Prisma team members.
  • Willfully participate in quality management processes, e.g. Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), solution implementation.
  • Take all measures necessary to protect and keep private sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects (e.g. PHI, PII, SBU).
  • Adhere to policies and processes defined in Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and the Prisma Vendor Guide.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES

  • Excellent communication skills and quick responses to Prisma project team requests.
  • Ability to accommodate fast turnarounds for small word count projects.
  • After hours and weekend ability is a plus (at your discretion).

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.

Requirements

See full list of minimum requirements above.