Professional Translation Prices in 2026

What Factors Affect Translation Prices?

As an online translation service delivering professional translations to clients for many years, TheWordPoint has built a deep understanding of what our clients need, and pricing is one of the most common concerns. When estimating a translation request, we provide our clients with full details on the project scope, cost breakdown, and delivery options, ensuring they have a clear understanding of how translation costs are calculated. Below are some of the key factors that influence the price of translation services:

Language Pairs

When we talk about a language pair, we mean the specific combination of the source language, from which a document is translated, and the target language it is translated into. Pricing varies across language pairs, and there are a few reasons why. Rare combinations can be more costly simply because qualified translators are harder to come by for a specific industry. Popular pairs, on the other hand, often come with higher rates due to the high volume of demand. Those that sit in the middle tend to offer the most competitive pricing.

Terminology and Text Complexity of Subject Matter

Another factor that affects the rate becomes evident when you select a specific industry in the order form. Specialized fields, such as technical, legal, and medical translations, often come with higher costs due to their complexity, while personal content translations tend to be priced lower. The complexity of the subject matter plays a role as well, as the more technical terminology and specialized definitions are involved, the more challenging it becomes to ensure accuracy, which is reflected in the final pricing.

Price Per Word vs Price Per Page

The primary factor affecting translation cost is the volume of the materials to be translated. At TheWordPoint, most projects, such as contracts, employee handbooks, manuals, video scripts, and similar documents, are priced on a per-word basis. However, a per-page pricing model is typically applied to projects involving the translation of certificates, transcripts, diplomas, IDs, driver's licenses, and other personal or official documents.

Certification Requirements. Certified Translation Pricing

Our certified translation service ensures that your personal documents receive an accurate translation accompanied by legal certification. This type of service may come with additional costs. Language experts handle your original documents with the utmost care, providing fast turnaround times for urgent needs. Each translation comes with a signed certificate of accuracy from TheWordPoint, making it suitable for official use. Our professional native speakers guarantee precision while ensuring your certified documents are delivered on time.

Certified translation prices are usually calculated per page, as they include:

• Professional human translation
• Formatting to match the original document
• A signed certificate of accuracy

Certified translations are commonly required for immigration, education, and legal purposes.

Deliver Time and Urgency

TheWordPoint provides two options for project delivery: standard and expedited, available upon request. The standard timeline is calculated automatically by the algorithm in the order form, based on the project's volume and complexity. That said, we understand that many of our clients require urgent assistance with their translations. To accommodate this, we offer a special request option where you let us know your deadline, and we deliver on time, as promised. The tighter the deadline, the higher the cost may be, as urgent orders require not only extra effort and time from the translator but may also involve additional project management steps. With this in mind, we recommend planning ahead whenever possible when placing your order.

Document Type and Format

We prioritize the convenience and satisfaction of our clients, so we are happy to work with any format you provide. However, certain documents and materials may require additional time and specialized tools, for example, extracting and translating text embedded in an image rather than working with a standard text file. Due to the extra time and expertise involved, these services may come at a higher rate, so please keep this in mind when placing your online order. For projects involving complex materials that require additional formatting, our DTP services may apply.

Multilingual Projects

Handling multilingual projects requires a team of language experts and native speakers to guarantee accurate translations across all languages involved. The complexity of coordinating translations for personal documents and other materials in multiple languages has a direct impact on the overall cost. Ensuring consistency and timely delivery across multilingual projects demands specialized expertise, making it a significant pricing factor in professional translation services.

Translation Cost Per Word: Practical Insights and Average Rates by Language Pair in 2026

To give you a clearer idea of potential cost differences, we have prepared a list of the most popular language pairs, showing the average rates for projects involving human translation. Please note that these indicative rates are meant to illustrate the variations between language pairs and between diefferent industries. For an accurate cost estimation tailored to your specific project, we highly recommend requesting a free quote.

* The price may vary slightly depending on the regional dialect. To get the exact cost of the language pair you need, please Contact Us.

Quality Translation Fair Price: High Standards Behind Our Professional Translation Service

At TheWordPoint, speed and affordability never come at the expense of quality. While our rates remain competitive in the market, our true commitment lies in the standards we uphold, and the reputation we have earned as a result, being among the top 5% of translation services with the highest Google Review ratings. Here is a closer look at how we make it happen.

Every translator on our team goes through a meticulous selection process. We evaluate each candidate's educational background, professional certifications, and hands-on experience to confirm they have a solid foundation in both the source and target languages. This is followed by a comprehensive language proficiency test covering grammar, vocabulary, and industry-specific terminology.

An Expert Team Delivering The Best Translation Cost

All translations at TheWordPoint are carried out by certified professionals who truly understand the craft and hold certifications from leading industry organizations, such as the ATA, as their credentials reflect a genuine commitment to excellence in translation. The result? A service that consistently meets the highest standards and leaves every client satisfied.

Getting Your Translation Has Never Been Easier

Once your order is confirmed, the process is straightforward, and we offer a couple of convenient options. You can log into your account on our platform and download the completed file at any time from your deadline onward. Alternatively, we can send it directly to your email, ensuring it arrives right on schedule. Simply let us know which option you prefer when placing your order.

Ready to Get Started on Your Translation Project?

At TheWordPoint, no translation project is too big or too small. Feel free to explore the services we offer, check out reviews from our satisfied clients, use our online pricing tool to get an instant estimate, request a free quote, or simply place an order. We are here to take the guesswork out of translation and make sure everything runs smoothly for you.