Side-by-side distribution
Translator
$74,420
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 15.8%
- Live roles
- 38
Writer
$102,350
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 31.5%
- Live roles
- 542
Highest-paying jobs
Proofreader/Translator
Hebrew Translator - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Chinese Translator - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Interpreter, Translator and Operation
Korean Translator - Freelance AI Trainer Project
German Translator - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Highest-paying jobs
Freelance Business Writer
Editorial Writer
Freelance Finance Content Writer
Freelance Finance Content Writer
Freelance Business Writer
Principal Regulatory Writer (Temporary)
Senior Regulatory Writer (Temporary)
Regulatory Writer and/or Regulatory QC/ Editor
Staff Technical Writer
Senior Staff UX Writer, International
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Invisible Agency
|
$43,160 | 4 |
|
Zubi
|
$100,000 | 1 |
|
Faraday Future
|
$75,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
NoGigiddy
|
$42,640 | 44 |
Anduril Industries
|
$117,500 | 9 |
Costello Medical
|
$70,372 | 5 |
|
Mint Studios
|
$624,000 | 4 |
| VB Vir Biotechnology | $312,000 | 3 |
Precision Medicine Group
|
$110,000 | 3 |
Kizen
|
$145,500 | 2 |
Accenture Federal Services
|
$106,700 | 2 |
Writer salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| London | $190,581 | 5 |
| New York | $96,250 | 26 |
| Boston | $91,250 | 6 |
| Chicago | $55,120 | 8 |
| Austin | $48,880 | 8 |
| San Francisco | $42,640 | 11 |
| Los Angeles | $42,640 | 7 |
| Seattle | $42,640 | 5 |
| Denver | $42,640 | 7 |
| Atlanta | $42,640 | 5 |
Translator vs Writer: which pays more?
The median for Translator is $74,420 per year (typically $27,820–$75,690), versus $102,350 for Writer ($70,186–$140,250). That puts Writer about 38% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Translator and Writer are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.