How much does Translation cost? (per person-day)
A mid-level Translation specialist in Turkey costs roughly 3.500 - 5.300 TRY per person-day; the estimate varies with seniority, scope and region.
A translator carries texts from one language to another while keeping meaning and tone; typical deliverables are translated documents, website text and, when needed, proofread copy.
Per person-day rate by level
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 2.600 TL ($53) 330 TL ($7) / hour |
5.300 TL ($106) 661 TL ($13) / hour |
| Mid | 4.400 TL ($88) 551 TL ($11) / hour |
8.800 TL ($176) 1.101 TL ($22) / hour |
| Senior | 6.600 TL ($132) 826 TL ($17) / hour |
13.200 TL ($264) 1.652 TL ($33) / hour |
Global mid-level hourly reference: US 20-45 USD/hour
Derived from: Upwork, eleman.net (US 20-45 USD/hour)
These figures are estimates and vary with the market and skill. The exact price comes from experts' proposals.
Sources
Hourly rate ranges were compiled from published data at: Arc.dev, SecondTalent, A.Team, Upwork, eleman.net . Turkey rates are assumed to be 50% of the global rate. Exchange rate: CBRT USD selling, 1 USD = 50,05 TRY.
Last updated: 30.10.2026
How much does Translation cost? (per person-day)
A mid-level Translation specialist in Turkey costs roughly 3.500 - 5.300 TRY per person-day; the estimate varies with seniority, scope and region.
What is a person-day?
The fee for one person's work in one working day (here 8 hours). Total = rate per person-day × number of days.
Are these figures exact?
No, they are estimates. The exact price comes from experts' proposals and varies with the market and skill.
Do translation rates vary by language pair?
Yes. Rarer language pairs have fewer specialists and usually cost more; common pairs offer more choice.
Are technical or certified translations more expensive?
Translations that need domain knowledge or carry official validity usually cost more; state up front where the document will be used.