Translation Pricing at a Glance
The three ways translation is priced, and what each is best for
2026 U.S. BENCHMARKS
Per Word
MOST COMMON
TYPICAL RANGE
$0.09–$0.40 / word
human · $0.05–$0.15 MTPE
BEST FOR
Most documents: manuals,
contracts, websites, reports
Per Page
TYPICAL RANGE
$30–$100 / page
often $30–$55 when certified
BEST FOR
Short official docs:
certificates, diplomas, IDs
Per Hour
TYPICAL RANGE
$30–$90 / hour
editing, DTP, interpreting
BEST FOR
Proofreading, desktop
publishing, interpreting
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Per project / retainer: quoted by scope, best for large or ongoing enterprise programs.