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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior immigration court interpreter in the United States is $65,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Immigration Court Interpreter vs Immigration Court Interpreter?

AspectSenior Immigration Court InterpreterImmigration Court Interpreter
CredentialsTypically requires certification from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts and extensive experienceRequires certification and language proficiency testing
Work EnvironmentCourts, legal proceedings, high-pressure situationsLegal settings, courtrooms, immigration hearings
Employer & Industry UsageFederal courts, immigration agenciesFederal courts, immigration courts, legal institutions
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched for senior roles, responsibilities, and qualificationsBasic role, entry to mid-level interpreter positions

The main difference between a Senior Immigration Court Interpreter and an Immigration Court Interpreter lies in experience, certification, and responsibilities. Senior interpreters typically have more extensive experience, advanced certifications, and handle more complex legal proceedings. Both roles operate within court settings and require similar credentials, but senior positions often involve leadership or mentorship duties.

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Infographic showing various Senior Immigration Court Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,716 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Freelance Spanish Court Interpreter (NYC)

SOSi

New York, NY

Contractor

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced interpreters to join our team. The interpreter will support our customer's interpretation needs in the immigration courts giving respondents a voice. All languages are encourage to apply.

Essential Job Duties

  • Provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between target language and English and vice versa.
  • Provides in-person, over-the-phone and video remote interpreting for limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals as required.
  • Performs sight translation, occurring when an interpreter is given a written document in one language and asked to read it aloud in another language.
  • Provides quality control review of translated documents as required.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Legal ability to work in U.S.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience with both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. Experience within a judicial environment (can be volunteer, criminal, civil, etc.)
  • Highly proficient in both English and target language vocabularies typically used in formal, consultative, and casual modes of communication, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.
  • Knowledgeable of specialized vocabulary (terminology) in both English and desired language with both legal and criminal terminology.
  • Familiarity with the the U.S. Immigration System.
  • Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.
  • Ability to perform simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
  • Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker's statements only when justified.
Additional Information

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  
  • On site in courts, with remote flexibility around court schedule.   
  • Open to up to 10% travel.  

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

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