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Interpreter/Translator IV pay range

State of Texas · class code 5619

$61,184 to $99,658 per year$61,184$99,658MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $80,421 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of Texas

Class code
5619
Pay group
B23
Pay unit
Year
State
Texas

Class specification

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Interpreter/Translator series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.

What the state says the job is

Performs interpreter work involving interpreting or translating sign or foreign languages into English or other applicable languages.

Examples of the work

Interprets and translates messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, either orally or using sign language, while maintaining message content, context, and style. Reads and rewrites material into a specific language. Reads written materials, such as policies, procedures, reports, publications, and news materials, and rewrites materials into specified languages. Proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials. Checks translations of terms and terminology to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout translation revisions. Assesses whether communication is being understood. Locates and schedule qualified interpreters to provide communication services.

Minimum qualifications

Experience as an interpreter. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent and completion of an accredited interpreter training program is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Special requirements

May require certification as an interpreter.

Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.

Where this comes from

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.

Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.

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