Translation company rates & pricing guide
Understand how document, localization, interpretation and certified translation are priced—receive a clear quote within 24 hours.
What drives translation pricing
Professional translation is not one flat rate. Linguist quotes based on language pair, subject matter, formatting, timeline and quality tier—with line-item transparency for procurement and legal review. Trial translations help validate fit before long-term engagement.
Pricing by service
Common pricing models by service type.
Document translation
Usually per source word or page; includes translation + review.
Website/software L10n
Per word, string count or project bundle; LQA optional.
Interpretation
Half-day, full-day or hourly; prep and travel as applicable.
Certified translation
Per page or document; includes statements and certification.
Price factors
Why the same language pair can fall in different ranges.
Language pair
EN↔CN vs. rare languages and regional variants.
Subject difficulty
Legal, medical and engineering need specialist linguists.
Format & DTP
Scanned PDFs, InDesign and diagrams add layout hours.
Turnaround
Rush and weekend production may incur surcharges.
Volume discounts
Cost advantages for ongoing multilingual programs.
Volume / retainer
Monthly or annual volume commitments.
TM leverage
Repeated segments billed at TM match rates.
Dedicated teams
Locked linguists and glossaries reduce rework.
Trial translation
Available for qualified enterprise pilots.
Pricing FAQ
Answers regarding pricing, certifications, turnaround, and security.
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