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OPI Medical Interpreting Rates
Thread poster: Giuliana Brenna
Giuliana Brenna
Giuliana Brenna
Argentina
Local time: 12:54
English to Spanish
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Feb 27

Hi everybody,

I was offered USD 0.08 per minute of interpretation at a company and, since it's my first time, I am not sure whether it's a low or average, so all insights are welcomed.

Thank you!
 
Camila Milet Leal
Camila Milet Leal
Brazil
Local time: 12:54
English to Portuguese
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Very low rate Feb 28

Hi Giuliana,

I work with one company that pays $0.20 per minute, which is already quite low, but they have good volume of calls coming in and pay every fortnight. I'm in the process of starting with another one that pays $0.25, better, but still low. Some companies pay $0.35 or $0.40 per minute, but usually they require more experience (2+ years with OPI/VRI).

I would not work with any company that offers such a low rate of $0.08 per minute. I find it very insulting. OP... See more
Hi Giuliana,

I work with one company that pays $0.20 per minute, which is already quite low, but they have good volume of calls coming in and pay every fortnight. I'm in the process of starting with another one that pays $0.25, better, but still low. Some companies pay $0.35 or $0.40 per minute, but usually they require more experience (2+ years with OPI/VRI).

I would not work with any company that offers such a low rate of $0.08 per minute. I find it very insulting. OPI can be a very stressfull, depending on the call. ▲ Collapse


Giuliana Brenna
 
Steffen Walter
Steffen Walter  Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 17:54
Member (2002)
English to German
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Do the math Feb 28

Hi Giuliana,

A rate of USD0.08 per minute is equivalent to USD4.80 per hour. I notice you are based in Argentina, but even then this appears to me to be very low for interpreting jobs. Co... See more
Hi Giuliana,

A rate of USD0.08 per minute is equivalent to USD4.80 per hour. I notice you are based in Argentina, but even then this appears to me to be very low for interpreting jobs. Compare https://remotepeople.com/countries/argentina/average-salary and https://tradingeconomics.com/argentina/wages

Kind regards,
Steffen ▲ Collapse
 


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