For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Translator in the United States is $43,784 so 50% of the people who perform the job of Translator in the United States are expected to make less than $43,784.Source: HR Reported data as of October 2015. Median $43,784.or example the median expected annual pay for a typical Translator in the United States is $43,784 so 50% of the people who perform the job of Translator in the United States are expected to make less than $43,784. Source: HR Reported data as of October 2015.