Interpreters and Translators Salary in Indiana

Interpreters and translators in Indiana earn the most in South Bend (average $68,230 a year) and the least in Elkhart ($47,130), across the 5 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interpreters and translators average at $56,690 and the median at $48,140 for 1,170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,360.

Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Indiana

South Bend$68,230
Indianapolis$57,180
Evansville$52,270
Fort Wayne$49,970
Elkhart$47,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
South Bend	$68,230	$66,980	$62,810	$53,636	93
Indianapolis	$57,180	$47,530	$44,970	$45,304	96
Evansville	$52,270	$47,690	$37,320	$42,000	92
Fort Wayne	$49,970	$44,000	$42,330	$40,083	93
Elkhart	$47,130	$47,820	$44,190	$37,742	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Interpreters and Translators salary in other states

Interpreters and Translators salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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.
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.

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