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Get paid every Friday. No 60-day waits, no chasing invoices. Direct to your local bank or PayPal.
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Join 10,000+ freelancers across 150+ countries earning $1,500–$2,500 a month with Aethelred. Weekly payouts. Top-tier rates. Real human support.
10,000+Active freelancers
150+Countries
WeeklyPayments
Avg. monthly earnings
$2,100
Translation$0.06–0.18/word
Retyping$0.50–1.20/page
Transcription$1.50–3.00/min
Top earners in technical / legal / MTPE exceed $4,000/month
— Why freelancers choose us
Built for your success,
not ours.
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Top-Tier Rates
Earn $0.06–0.18 per source word depending on language pair and domain. Premium rates for urgent work.
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Flexible Hours
Work when it suits you. Full-time or side hustle — choose projects that match your schedule.
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Free Training
Access our 40+ hour freelance academy, CAT-tool training, and ongoing skill development.
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Dedicated Support
A real human account manager who knows your work. No bots, no ticket queues.
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Referral Bonuses
Earn $100 for every linguist you refer who joins and completes their first project.
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Project Variety
Translation, retyping, transcription, MTPE — choose your craft and grow into new ones.
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Community
Join 10,000+ freelancers in our private community. Share knowledge, get feedback, belong.
— Requirements
What we
look for.
We hire linguists, not algorithms. If you have the language skills and a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you — regardless of where you are in the world.
Good to know
We do not require exclusive commitment. Many of our freelancers work with multiple platforms — Aethelred is designed to complement, not replace.
- 01 Native or near-native fluency in your target language(s)
- 02 Strong command of English (B2+ minimum) for most projects
- 03 A recognised translation / linguistics / language degree, OR
- 04 3+ years of professional translation / retyping / transcription experience
- 05 Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
- 06 A computer, not just a phone — most projects require desktop tools
- 07 Ability to meet deadlines and respond to messages within 24h
- 08 Willingness to take a short skills test and onboarding quiz
— How to join
From application
to first payment in 7 days.
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Apply
Fill out our 5-minute application form. Tell us about your languages, experience, and specialisms.
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Skills Test
Complete a short skills test in your language pair. We use it to match you with the right projects.
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Onboarding
Get set up on our platform, meet your account manager, and access training resources.
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Start Earning
Pick up your first projects and get paid weekly from week one.
— Real freelancers, real numbers
Their words,
not ours.
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"I now earn €1,500–1,800 monthly working just 20–25 hours a week. The weekly payments give me financial stability I never had with other platforms."
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Amina K.
Retyping Expert · Lagos, Nigeria
Earnings: €1,500–1,800 / month · 20–25h / week
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"Joining Aethelred was the best decision of my career. The platform is fair, the support is real, and the income now allows me to fully support my family."
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Juan P.
Translator · Bogotá, Colombia
Earnings: $2,200 / month · Full-time
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"Great rates, amazing bonuses, and the most professional team I've ever worked with. I've referred 5 friends — and earned $500 in referral bonuses alone."
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Leila M.
Transcription Specialist · Casablanca, Morocco
Earnings: $1,800 / month · Part-time
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