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Inficare Technologies

Translator

Sterling, VA · Remote

$44K - $58K/yr

Remote - Work from Anywhere Employment Type: Contract / Freelance Start Date: Immediate Job Summary ... Korean * Thai * Russian * Spanish * Arabic * Polish * Hindi * Hungarian * Japanese * Swedish

JTG

ENTRY LEVEL TRANSLATORS-MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

Reston, VA · Remote

$45K - $59K/yr

... Kissi, Korean , Kurdish, Lao, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Macedonian (Bulgarian), Malay ... Location: remote Responsibilities: • Provide accurate translations, transcriptions, and summaries ...

SOSi

Korean Linguists

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Adhere to Client style and translation standards to prepare all products. * Efficiently leverage ... Remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be ...

SOSi

Korean Linguists

Reston, VA · Remote

Adhere to Client style and translation standards to prepare all products. * Efficiently leverage ... Remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be ...

SOSi

Exploitation Specialist - Korean

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Adhere to Client style and translation standards to prepare all products. * Efficiently leverage ... Remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be ...

SOSi

Exploitation Specialist - Korean

Reston, VA · Remote

Adhere to Client style and translation standards to prepare all products. * Efficiently leverage ... Remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be ...

SOSi

Exploitation Specialist - Korean

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Adhere to Client style and translation standards to prepare all products. * Efficiently leverage ... Remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be ...

SOSi

Exploitation Specialist - Korean

Reston, VA · Remote

Adhere to Client style and translation standards to prepare all products. * Efficiently leverage ... Remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be ...

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How much do remote korean translator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote korean 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 are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Remote Korean Translator?

As a Remote Korean Translator, your daily responsibilities include translating written documents, audio files, or live communications between Korean and English, reviewing and editing translations for accuracy, and ensuring cultural nuances are appropriately conveyed. You may be required to collaborate with project managers or other translators through virtual meetings or shared platforms to maintain consistency and meet client requirements. Deadlines are often tight, so effective prioritization and time management are essential. Additionally, you may provide feedback on terminology databases or translation tools, contributing to team quality standards. This dynamic role offers a mix of independent work and collaborative efforts within a virtual team environment.

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

To thrive as a Remote Korean Translator, you need advanced proficiency in both Korean and English, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and ideally prior experience or a relevant degree in translation, linguistics, or a related field. Familiarity with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools such as SDL Trados or MemoQ, and certification from recognized bodies like ATA or TOPIK, are highly beneficial. Excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills for this role. Mastery of these skills ensures accurate, culturally appropriate translations and reliable delivery of work in a remote environment.

What is a Remote Korean Translator job?

A Remote Korean Translator is responsible for translating written or spoken content between Korean and another language while working from a remote location. This role typically involves translating documents, websites, subtitles, or live interpreting for businesses, media, or individuals. Strong language proficiency, cultural understanding, and attention to detail are essential. Many remote translators work as freelancers or for translation agencies. Reliable internet access and translation tools are often required for efficient work.

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Infographic showing various Remote Korean Translator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Locum Tenens, 10% Internship, 48% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 19% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Freelance Korean <> English Translator

Cactus Communications Services Pte. Ltd.

Avenel, NJ • Remote

$44K - $58K/yr

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Posted 23 days ago

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Job Description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, provides translation services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) researchers communicate their science to the global scientific community.

We are looking for translators to work on academic manuscripts written in Korean/English. To qualify, you must have technical expertise in your field. Experience working in a foreign-language setting will be preferred. Essentially, your work will involve translating an academic research paper  from Korean to native English or vice versa.


Responsibilities

  • Accurately convey the meaning of the source text
  • Research legal, technical, and scientific phraseology to find the most appropriate terms
  • Produce a grammatically correct final version

Qualifications and Prerequisites

  • Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria:
    1. A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution
    2. A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
    3. Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation

Benefits of this Role

  • Flexibility to determine your own schedule and work hours
  • Work from anywhere! You will gain access to a list of projects and be able to preview the files before you decide to accept each project
  • There is no minimum commitment required

Additional Information

If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at freelancetranslator@cactusglobal.com before you apply/register.


About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.


Awards and Recognition

  • Employers of the Future, 2024
  • Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024
  • ISO 17100 certification for translation services, 2024
  • Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023
  • Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (Ranked #14), 2023
  • Three-star “Eruboshi” certification, 2023
  • India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022
  • Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022
  • HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2021
Qualifications:
  • Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria:
    1. A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution
    2. A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
    3. Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
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