Wages for Translators, terminologists and interpreters

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Occupation

translator (NOC 51114)

Location

All regions across Canada

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These wages were updated on November 19, 2025.

Hourly wages by community/area
Community/Area	Low ($/hour)	Median ($/hour)	High ($/hour)	Note
Canada	20.00	33.95	51.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Avalon Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia	16.75	30.00	39.90	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Annapolis Valley Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Cape Breton Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Halifax Region	16.75	30.00	39.90	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
North Shore Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Southern Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
New Brunswick	16.00	30.00	42.11	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Campbellton–Miramichi Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Edmundston–Woodstock Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Fredericton–Oromocto	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Moncton–Richibucto Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Saint John–St. Stephen Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Quebec	24.62	36.26	51.92	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region	26.66	36.88	51.65	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Capitale-Nationale Region	26.97	37.77	51.09	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Centre-du-Québec Region	25.23	34.55	48.20	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Chaudière-Appalaches Region	25.15	37.07	50.94	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Côte-Nord Region	24.88	33.95	52.30	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Estrie Region	21.50	33.95	48.08	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Lanaudière Region	26.61	36.51	52.22	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Laurentides Region	26.08	35.98	53.14	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Laval Region	25.01	36.28	52.85	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Mauricie Region	25.98	36.19	50.94	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Montréal Region	28.00	36.26	46.15	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Montérégie Region	26.73	36.96	53.88	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Nord-du-Québec Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Outaouais Region	29.34	41.36	58.04	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ontario	20.00	25.64	50.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kingston–Pembroke Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region	20.00	25.64	50.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
London Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northeast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northwest Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ottawa Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Toronto Region	22.00	28.21	50.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Windsor-Sarnia Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Manitoba	16.00	30.00	51.28	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Interlake Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Central Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Parklands Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
South Central Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Southeast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Southwest Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Winnipeg Region	16.00	30.00	51.28	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan	21.62	33.53	49.75	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Northern Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Prince Albert Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Regina–Moose Mountain Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Saskatoon–Biggar Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Yorkton–Melville Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Alberta	19.84	32.28	55.66	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Calgary Region	21.90	31.34	54.10	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Camrose–Drumheller Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Edmonton Region	21.88	31.91	55.04	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Red Deer Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
British Columbia	21.72	33.55	54.02	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Cariboo Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kootenay Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region	21.08	32.20	54.35	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Nechako Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Coast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northeast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Thompson–Okanagan Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Vancouver Island and Coast Region	24.05	32.72	58.88	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nunavut	31.48	48.77	70.48	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca

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