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Senior Translator

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  1. Current role
    Senior Translator
    Senior
  2. Recommended certification
    ATA Certified Translator
    American Translators Association
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation
    Humanities
  4. Next career level
    Top of this career ladder.
Overview

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Career ladder

How the climb looks

You're at the top of the Translator Career Ladder.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$75K
Typical mid
$93K
Top of range
$110K
$75K$110K
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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Languages
recommended
ATA Certified Translator
American Translators Association
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Humanities
Required for federal/conference roles
Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation

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