Translation Specialist
22AI USED FOR22%moving to95%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £32,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Translation Specialist
Translation specialists turn documents and conversations from one language into another, making sure the meaning stays exactly the same. They work for businesses, hospitals, courts, or government offices - anywhere people need to understand each other across languages.
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AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Translation SpecialistIn this entry-level role, you will assist in translating documents under the supervision of more experienced translators, gaining valuable hands-on experience.£25,000 - £32,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Translation SpecialistAt this stage, you will manage your own projects, liaising directly with clients and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality translations.£35,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Translation Specialist/Project ManagerIn your peak career, you will lead translation projects, mentor junior staff, and develop strategies for improving translation processes within your organisation.£60,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Modern Languages (Spanish and Italian)The University of Bath · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,500 median
🎓English and Modern LanguagesUniversity of Exeter · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Modern Greek and Beginners GermanUniversity of Oxford · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Scandinavian Studies with Film StudiesUniversity College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Arabic and Persian and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Modern Languages (Spanish and Italian)The University of Bath · DegreeEnglish and Modern LanguagesUniversity of Exeter · DegreeModern Greek and Beginners GermanUniversity of Oxford · DegreeHebrew and YiddishUniversity College London · DegreeScandinavian Studies with Film StudiesUniversity College London · DegreeArabic and Persian and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · Degree