Why Do Translator Fees Vary Dramatically?
Individuals and business owners with little or no knowledge of the translation profession are frequently surprised at the vastly different fees translators charge. Uniformed translation clients have a difficult time understanding why some translators can translate for little as a couple of dollars while others charge in the hundreds for their translation services. Why do translators fees vary so dramatically? The short answer... Professional translators are few and expensive while non-professional translators are plenty and cheap. Skeptics may still not completely understand the enormous differences between translations that cost only a few hundred dollars and those that command thousands. Simply put, professional translators are few and have spent hours upon hours honing their craft to near perfection. They apply their years of experience, education, cultural knowledge, and writing techniques. Their standards are high and their translations are publish-ready quality. Fi