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# What are the interpreter pay rates?

by [The PAH! Team](https://www.pahapp.com/interpreter-knowledge-base/author/pahteam) on April 22, 2025

We’ve designed our rates with one goal in mind: to make interpreting sustainable—for you *and* the people booking you.

 

Your hourly rate depends on your NAATI certification level and whether the booking falls inside or outside of standard working hours.

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#### 🧾 Here’s the breakdown:

**Certified Provisional Interpreter (CPI – Level 2):**

- Regular: $83.74
- After Hours: $88.82
- Public Holiday: $96.28

**Certified Interpreter (CI – Level 3):**

- Regular: $98.84
- After Hours: $104.33
- Public Holiday: $115.13

**Certified Conference Interpreter (CCI – Level 4):**

- Regular: $114.43
- After Hours: $120.74
- Public Holiday: $126.36

**Deaf Interpreters:**

- Regular: $83.74
- After Hours: $88.82
- Public Holiday: $96.28

 

Note: "Regular hours" are between 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

Any work undertaken outside of regular hours is considered "After Hours".

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#### 👏 A few things we’re proud of:

- We don’t charge customers extra for after-hours or public holiday bookings—**but we still pay you accordingly**. Win-win.
- You’ll always be paid in line with the time you work, calculated in **15-minute increments** beyond the minimum.

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#### 💵 What we charge:

- We take a **flat $5 booking fee per job**, no matter how long the booking goes for.
- You’re working under your own ABN, so you’ll be responsible for your own **tax and super**—but we’re always here to support you in navigating it all.

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