How To Make Money By Translating Online

Why translate with us?

Flexible schedule

Our global platform is active 24/7 so you can set your own schedule and work whenever you want, from wherever you want.

Pick and choose

With thousands of projects available each day, you can find and work on translations that interest you.

Supportive community

Get feedback from professionals, connect with other language lovers, give advice on translations and share ideas on our forums.

Latest technology

Our state-of-the-art workbench makes working on a PC, tablet or smartphone fun for both professionals and beginners.

How much does a Gengo translator earn?

Income varies across languages depending on customer demand and job availability. Choose your primary language to see how much you can earn per month as a Gengo translator.

How much does a Gengo translator earn?

Income varies across languages depending on customer demand and job availability. Choose your primary language to see how much you can earn per month as a Gengo translator.

How does Gengo work?

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Sign up and get approved

Create a free account and take our two-part test. Check out our translator resources for tips on how to prepare.

Start translating

Once approved, familiarize yourself with our style guide and workbench. When you feel ready, start translating!

Get paid

Invoicing is a thing of the past. At Gengo, translation payments are automatically added to your account.

Pass our Pro qualification test to unlock access to more challenging projects at higher reward rates.

Our translators

Gengo's translators come from all walks of life, united by a shared love for language and translation. Read their stories and find out why they work with Gengo.

Oradjeha

Oradjeha
German to English

"I plan to specialize in technical translation and translation studies, due to the need for translator trainers in my country."
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Masami

Masami
Japanese to English

"I work part time to make sure I have time to spend with my daughter"
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Adrián

Adrián
Japanese to Spanish

"I found Gengo in 2009, signed up and took the tests… I started to translate and enjoyed it."
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Jesse

Jesse
Japanese to English

"Know your worth, know customers' expectations and find that balance..."
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Alex

Alex
Russian to English

"I usually find a way to fall in love with every project I work on..."
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Meryem

Meryem
English to French Canadian

"I often travel and take my work with me wherever I go."
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Blog highlights

Read the latest about our translator community, products and
technology on our blog.

Supportive content

Translator resources

From translation essentials for new translators to common mistakes and language-specific rules, improve your skills with our simple guides and lessons.
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Translator resources

From translation essentials for new translators to common mistakes and language-specific rules, improve your skills with our simple guides and lessons.
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Community forum

Chat and talk shop with thousands of other translators from around the world and become a part of a global network of language learners, enthusiasts, and professionals.
Join the discussion

Community forum

Chat and talk shop with thousands of other translators from around the world and become a part of a global network of language learners, enthusiasts, and professionals.
Join the discussion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get paid?

The total reward for each translation is displayed on the job details page and will be automatically added to your reward balance when the job is approved by the customer.
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How do I claim jobs?

View available translations on your Work Dashboard by receiving email alerts or by using an RSS feed.
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What's Gengo's translation process?

Gengo makes it easy to claim work, translate, and get paid. Learn about the entire translation process on Gengo, from start to finish.
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How does Gengo measure quality?

Each translator has a personalized quality score based on a weighted average of their work. This score reflects your performance as a Gengo translator.
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