Interpreters and Translators pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,800 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in Louisville earn between $47,340 and $64,200.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $54KMedian
- $64K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,970 | $4,581 | $26.43 |
| Median | $53,590 | $4,466 | $25.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,340 | $3,945 | $22.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,200 | $5,350 | $30.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in Louisville earn 7% less than the Kentucky average ($58,930) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $54,970 | $53,590 | $37,510 | $75,800 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $58,930 | $53,590 | $35,160 | $81,800 | 480 |
| United States | $66,360 | $60,170 | $37,070 | $103,660 | 52,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Interpreters and Translators salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $54,970, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $43,333 a year, or $3,611 a month and $1,667 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $44,729 | $3,727 |
| Working in KY | $43,333 | $3,611 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for interpreters and translators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $54,970 buys what about $59,061 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($68,260).
- Lexington$68,260
- Louisville$54,970
Highest-paying cities for interpreters and translators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,650).
- San Jose, CA$93,650
- Washington, DC$93,460
- Santa Maria, CA$92,880
- New York, NY$91,110
- San Francisco, CA$90,940
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Interpreters and Translators salary in Louisville: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in Louisville?
$26.43 an hour on average, and $25.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the interpreters and translators take-home pay in Louisville?
About $43,333 a year ($3,611 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,970. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do interpreters and translators earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,360).
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; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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