10/03/2026
Take note of this:
Beginning October 1, 2026, federally certified court interpreters received a fee increase of approximately 9%, bringing the full-day rate to $617 and the half-day rate to $349.
Becoming a federally certified court interpreter requires passing rigorous, high-stakes examinations that assess advanced interpreting skills in legal settings.
If you've ever considered a professional career in court interpreting, now is a great time to start preparing, one step at a time.
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ID: Promotional infographic designed as a yellow legal notepad divided into two columns by a hand-drawn black line. The heading reads “Fiscal Year 2027 Fees for Court Interpreters,” with a note that the new fees are effective October 1, 2026.
The left side lists categories for federally certified court interpreters: full-day, half-day, and overtime per hour. It also shows the previous Fiscal Year 2026 rates for comparison: full-day $566, half-day $320, and overtime $80 per hour or part thereof.
The right side presents updated rates beginning October 1, 2026: full-day $617, half-day $349, and overtime $87 per hour or part thereof, reflecting an approximate 9% increase.
A graphic of a rising bar chart and upward arrow visually emphasizes the increase in compensation.
At the bottom, text encourages readers to pursue a graduate degree in Translation and Interpreting, with an arrow pointing to a QR code and the web address “UTRGV.edu/TIP”.
