Persian to English translation
Persian to English translation is a specialised combination: Persian has around 45M speakers and is official in Iran.
Persian (Farsi in Iran, Dari in Afghanistan) is right-to-left with Arabic-based script; it has no grammatical gender.
Indicative freelance rates for middle eastern & turkic languages run from about $0.09 to $0.18 per word for general commercial work; specialised, certified and urgent jobs cost more, and literary translation is usually paid per 1,000 words.
In the US, 517,451 people speak Persian at home and 194,481 speak English less than "very well", which drives steady demand for Persian–English translation and interpreting in healthcare, legal and public services.
Indicative rates
Per-word band for general commercial work in the middle eastern & turkic group. Real quotes depend on subject, volume, deadline and experience.
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Open calculator →Tips for Persian → English projects
- Persian is written right to left: layouts, numbers, punctuation and mixed-direction text must be tested by a native speaker.
- English output is usually 15–30% shorter than the Persian source — budget by source words.
- Decide on US or UK English spelling and punctuation conventions up front.
- For official documents (birth certificates, diplomas) into English, US agencies usually accept a translator's signed certification; check the receiving institution.
- Send reference material and a glossary of brand or series terms; it saves revision rounds and money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Persian to English translation cost?
Typical freelance rates are about $0.09–$0.18 per word, depending on subject, deadline and the translator's experience.
How long does it take to translate Persian to English?
A professional translator typically produces 2,000–3,000 words a day, plus time for revision by a second linguist.