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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 pub...

What Is The Average Cost Of Translation And Interpretation Services? So have you ever wondered what goes into the fees that translators and interpreters charge to facilitate clear communication? What exactly is the average cost of professional translations and interpretations? How much should my translation or interpretation cost? What does the job description entail? A very common misconception about translation and interpretation is that the average translator and interpreter provides a service for an x amount of words or hours for a job. So many people calculate it this way, for example a translation, $300 divided by 800 words = $.375 per word, but this is where the misconception starts. There are so many factors that go into a professional translator's and interpreter's fees. Here's a breakdown of what a professional might spend additional time on for just one job: Translator Preparation for client consultation-meeting Meeting with client (in...