Interpreters and Translators pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,470 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in Augusta earn between $41,280 and $55,540.
- $34K10th
- $41K25th
- $49KMedian
- $56K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,490 | $4,624 | $26.68 |
| Median | $48,820 | $4,068 | $23.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,280 | $3,440 | $19.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,540 | $4,628 | $26.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in Augusta earn 10% less than the Georgia average ($61,750) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $55,490 | $48,820 | $34,050 | $97,470 | 40 |
| Georgia | $61,750 | $57,880 | $35,370 | $98,980 | 1,600 |
| United States | $66,360 | $60,170 | $37,070 | $103,660 | 52,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Interpreters and Translators salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $55,490, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $44,746 a year, or $3,729 a month and $1,721 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $45,403 | $3,784 |
| Working in GA | $44,746 | $3,729 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for interpreters and translators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $55,490 buys what about $60,379 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($70,320).
- Savannah$70,320
- Atlanta$63,440
- Augusta$55,490
- Gainesville$42,370
Highest-paying cities for interpreters and translators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,650).
- San Jose, CA$93,650
- Washington, DC$93,460
- Santa Maria, CA$92,880
- New York, NY$91,110
- San Francisco, CA$90,940
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Interpreters and Translators salary in Augusta: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in Augusta?
$26.68 an hour on average, and $23.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the interpreters and translators take-home pay in Augusta?
About $44,746 a year ($3,729 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,490.
Do interpreters and translators earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3091; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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