what is the going rate for translating a safety manual from english to spanish?

Answer 1

It depends on how experienced you are. If you´re just starting out, it would be wise to keep your rates low until you´ve proven yourself. I don´t know where you are, but in the U.S. a good starting rate would be .005/.006 p/word. That comes out to about $20.00-$25.00 p/page (double-spaced, 10pt.) Also, the more specialized the language is, the higher your rate will be.The general rule is to never raise your rates until the demand for your work exceeds the time you have to do it. It´s a fun job. I wish you much luck!

Answer 2

I don't think that there is a single rate for something like that. Usually it's done by the word, with a minimum charge. Clark Translations (see reference) gets 14 cents a word from English to Spanish with a $75 minimum.

Ultimately, you need to estimate more or less what you'll be making per hour and decide what it's worth to you. If you want to do it and you're just starting out, I'd take this or some other estimate as a guideline and then price your service below that. This will probably help you win a few jobs and build up an established track record.