Interpreters and Translators H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 27-3091 · common titles: Localization Engineer, ML Data Associate III, Interpreter, Associate Localization Specialist
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for interpreters and translators is $70,305 in FY2026 so far, across 49 certified filings. The middle half earn $55,000 – $87,984, and pay is up 10% since FY2024.
Median
$70,305
FY2026 so far
Filings
49
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$118,500+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+10%
$64,000 → $70,305
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $86,986 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 4 | $118,500 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 4 | $56,566 |
| Law Offices of Han Shu, APC | 2 | $49,712 |
| OKBL USA Technology Inc. | 2 | $318,560 |
| Chc Cpas LLP | 2 | $107,640 |
| Texas Tech University | 1 | $87,984 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 1 | $58,710 |
| Aceso Laboratories Inc. | 1 | $52,800 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 1 | $69,010 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 1 | $95,250 |
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Interpreters and Translators H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for interpreters and translators?
The median is $70,305 across 49 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $55,000 to $87,984, and the top 10% earn $118,500 or more.
Which state pays H-1B interpreters and translators the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $86,986 (24 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B interpreters and translators?
Apple Inc., with 4 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $118,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.