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Rates for legal interpreting in the USA?
Thread poster: Augustin Bordet
Augustin Bordet
Augustin Bordet
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Jan 17, 2002

What is the customary rate a freelance interpreter can ask to a direct client for legal interpreting services, in the USA ?
 
Abba Storgen (X)
Abba Storgen (X)
United States
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Legal interpretation rates in the US Jan 25, 2002

My experience says that rates vary from $40/hour to $70/hour. Most agencies will pay $50/hour, with a 3-hour minimum charge for each case, and additional charge for driving time. Weekend rates can go up 25-50%. Hope I helped. The rule of the minimum charge is important to follow.
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