- Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
- Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
- Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using
British Sign Language interpreter | Average UK Salary & Outlook
British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters help deaf and hearing people communicate with one another.
British Sign Language interpreters typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a British Sign Language interpreter you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
- Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve
| Average salary |
| 27,780 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for British Sign Language interpreter
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31,290 GBP
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26,219 GBP
Average salary for part-time British Sign Language interpreter
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13,627 GBP
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Salary over time for British Sign Language interpreter
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26,587 GBP
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26,679 GBP
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Future outlook for British Sign Language interpreters
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a British Sign Language interpreter and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your British Sign Language interpreter interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
