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How much do tagalog jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for tagalog in Virginia is $16.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $17.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To excel as a Tagalog Language Specialist, fluency in both Tagalog and English is essential, often supported by a degree in linguistics, translation, or a related field. Familiarity with translation software, localization tools, and professional language certification (such as ATA or equivalent) is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and excellent communication skills help professionals bridge language gaps and provide high-quality translations. These skills are vital for ensuring clear, accurate, and culturally relevant communication in multilingual business or community settings.

What types of projects or industries commonly hire Tagalog Language Specialists?

Tagalog Language Specialists are in demand across a variety of industries, including healthcare, legal services, education, government, media, and customer support. Common projects involve translating documents, localizing digital content, interpreting during meetings or interviews, and supporting multilingual communication within global teams. You may work with hospitals, schools, marketing agencies, or government departments, often collaborating closely with project managers and subject matter experts. This diversity allows for varied experiences and the opportunity to specialize in an industry of interest as your career progresses. Many professionals find the role both challenging and rewarding due to the real-world impact of breaking down language barriers.

What is a Tagalog job?

A Tagalog job typically involves roles that require fluency in the Tagalog language, often for translation, interpretation, customer support, or content creation. These jobs are common in industries such as customer service, education, media, and international business. Employers seek Tagalog speakers to assist with communication, localization, or cultural adaptation for Tagalog-speaking audiences. Some positions may also require bilingual skills, especially in English and Tagalog.

Infographic showing various Tagalog job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 36% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,380 per year, or $16 per hour.
Open-Source Researcher (Anticipated)

Open-Source Researcher (Anticipated)

Navanti Group

Arlington, VA

Other

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

POSITION NOT YET FUNDED. NAVANTI IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FROM CANDIDATES FOR ANTICIPATED SECURITY AND STABILIZATION WORK.

Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City) or remote

Core Responsibilities:

Navanti has an anticipated requirement for an entry level open-source researcher to work with our multidisciplinary team who can use his/her knowledge of economics, politics/government, social issues, and cultural nuances across the world. The researcher should have knowledge and/or experience in one or more global regions including, but not limited to: the Americas, the Arabian Peninsula, the Caribbean, Central Asia, East Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Levant, the Maghreb, North Africa, the Pacific, South Africa, and South Asia. The researcher will gather and analyze data pertinent to the media environment, demographics, and security affairs of these various regions and will be responsible for collecting information from open sources, including regional and other non-English news outlets, social media, blogs, academic literature, local contacts, and other sources.

Responsibilities:

  • The researcher will assist in project design, implementation, and report writing for multiple analytical products
  • The researcher will assist in data collection, analysis, and quality control for various analytical focused on market research 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Detail-oriented with an ability to multitask and manage time effectively
  • Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and produce excellent work with minimal supervision
  • 1-5 years of relevant experience
  • Strong writing and editing abilities
  • Strong research skills, particularly using foreign-language media and social media sources
  • Open-source analysis experience in an academic or professional setting
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience using Power BI, PDF editor, and InDesign a plus
  • Literacy in global media landscape
  • Familiarity with the politics, culture, and history of at least one the above-mentioned regions
  • Strong understanding of conflict-affected regions/countries
  • Experience living in, studying, or working on topics related to any of the above-mentioned regions
  • Strong data management and analysis abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work closely (virtually) with primary sources across the world / maintain strong rapport with individuals across various language/cultural barriers

Language:

  • Working proficiency in one or more of the following relevant languages strongly preferred; exposure to multiple highly desired.

- Afrikaans

- Austrian

- Arabic

- Bulgarian

- Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)

- Czech

- Estonian

- Ethiopian

- Finnish

- French

- Georgian

- German

- Greek

- Hungarian

- Italian

- Japanese

- Kazakh

- Kyrgyz

- Latvian

- Lithuanian

- Polish

- Romanian

- Slovak

- Slovenian

- Spanish

- Tagalog

- Tajiki

- Turkish

- Turkmen

- Thai

- Ukrainian

- Urdu

- Uzbek

- Vietnamese

Education:

  • Minimum of a BA/BS in relevant field (Anthropology, Economics, International Affairs, Journalism, Political Science, Security Studies, Sociology)
  • MA/MS or currently pursuing preferred

 

Security Clearance:

  • None required; ability to eventually obtain minimum of SECRET clearance desired