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Linguist: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Linguist salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Linguist make in United States of America?
$118,950/ Annual
Based on 689 salaries
The average Linguist in United States of America is $118,950 per year or $60.20 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $72,691 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $175,500 per year.
Median$118,950
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Low$72,691
High$175,500
Linguist: Average Salary in United States of America
Maryland$137,700
Georgia$137,700
Virginia$125,925
North Carolina$122,845
Missouri$122,275
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