Translate Chats. Get Paid Weekly.
A translator turns messages between two languages so users on OpChats partner platforms can talk in real time. You need to be 18+, write English at B2+, and have 3+ hours a day free. Pay runs $900–2,600/month by grade, training is free and takes 3–7 days, and your first Friday payout lands within about 10 days.
The basics
Pay
$900–2,600/mo by grade
Hours
From 3h/day, you set the schedule
Payouts
Every Friday, min $30
Training
Free, 3–7 days
English
B2+ or above
Format
100% remote, text only
What does a day as a translator look like?
- · Rewrite incoming messages in the other user's language, live
- · Carry the joke, the mood, and the subtext across — a word-for-word swap is not enough
- · Work from an assigned profile, never your own identity
- · Handle several message threads at once without slowing either side down
- · When a phrase stumps you or a message smells like trouble, bring it to your curator
What do I need to get started?
- · 18 or older
- · English at B2+ minimum, and a second language you're fully at home in
- · Any recent laptop or desktop; a phone alone will slow you down
- · Internet that will not drop mid-conversation
- · Comfortable switching between two languages at conversation speed
Still have questions?
Is this a real remote job?
OpChats has been running since 2017 with 75+ active operators today. We accept roughly 1 in 15 applicants and pay real wages every Friday.
Do I need to be a certified translator?
No. Training is free, takes 3–7 days, and we test your language pair directly — formal certificates aren't required.
How fast do I get paid?
Payouts go out every Friday. Your first one lands about 10 days after you start, minimum $30.
Which languages can I work in?
Any pair where your non-English language is fluent and your English is B2+ or above. Tell us your pair when you apply.