Freelance translators - how much do they make?

Question

How much would a freelance British translator make - roughly?

Answer 1

It depends on various factors, such as whether one's language pair is rare or in heavy demand, technical expertise, years of experience, geographic location (unfortunately), security clearance, whether the client is direct or indirect (through an agency), and the urgency required for delivery of the finished product. A US translator can typically make upwards of $50,000 per year with all of the above factors in one's favor.