Salary guide · London
How much does a translator earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£32,775 per year
per year in London · School or trust-set scale
Translator salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical translator pay across the UK. Translator pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average translator pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average translator salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £33,630 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £33,630 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £33,630 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £33,630 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £29,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a translator in London is £32,775 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £41,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays translators around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
Live translator openings in London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Translators in London typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In London it's £32,775 per year — a premium of £4,275 per year versus the UK average.
Live translator vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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