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Ahmad Shahid M.

Persian, Dari, Farsi & Pashto to English Translator | Transcriber

Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia
$20 per hour
20 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

I provide accurate, culturally nuanced language localization, translation, interpretation, transcription, and proofreading services between: • Dari ↔ English • Persian (Farsi) ↔ English • Pashto ↔ English • Tajik (translation & audio/video transcription) With strong attention to detail and linguistic precision, I ensure clarity, consistency, and natural flow in every project. In addition, I offer: • Text annotation and linguistic quality assessment • Website and app testing (functionality & user experience evaluation) • General Virtual Assistance and administrative support I am committed to delivering reliable, high-quality work with professionalism and on-time completion.

Arya H.

Native Persian (Farsi) translator, certified proofreader, ESL teacher

Istanbul, Turkey
$30 per hour
1,202 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

Native Translator | 🥇 ‎Ex-content localization manager at Google ‎🥇 | Advanced English Proficiency | 10-year Proven Record (Translation & ‎Proofreading) | Author of three best-selling TOEFL, IELTS and GRE test preparation books‎ 💎What makes my translations unique?‎ 🏆‎2-phase review 🏆Terminology consistency 🏆Preserving source formatting using the best quality assessment tools 🏆Customized Translation Memory 🏆Termbase ‎ 🏆Quality Reports (Translation Quality Assessment & Statistics) 🏆Beautiful Embedded font (B Yekan Licensed)‎ 🪐Proofreading details: 📖Sentence structure (run-on sentences and sentence fragments (incomplete sentences). 📖Contextual spelling (change words that are spelled correctly but aren’t appropriate in the context in which you use them.) 📖Grammar 📖Punctuation 📖Vocabulary Enhancements

Yasar M.

QuickBooks Online Bookkeeper | Bank Reconciliation, AP/AR & Cleanup

Sacramento, California
$8 per hour
35 jobs
$3K+ total earnings

I do bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online, reconciliations, invoicing, AP/AR, and monthly reports- the kind of work that's less about knowing where the buttons are and more about knowing why a reconciliation won't balance and what to check first. My background is actually in finance — I have a degree in Finance and Banking, and before I ever touched QuickBooks, I managed the finance side of a real organization by hand: collecting and recording payments, tracking expenses, reconciling cash against the books every single month, reporting to leadership. That's where the instinct for "something's off, go find it" actually comes from. Since then I've built real QuickBooks Online skill through detailed, deliberate practice — not just clicking around a demo. I've worked full month-end cycles from a clean setup through bank reconciliation, including the messy real-world stuff that actually shows up on client files: a deposit that hasn't cleared yet, an outstanding check, a bill that needs a vendor credit applied, a customer who overpaid, fixed assets and their monthly depreciation, prepaid expenses spread across the year instead of dumped into one month. I'm upfront about where I am: I don't have years of paid QuickBooks client work yet. What I do have is a real finance background, an accurate understanding of how the numbers actually connect, and the habit of checking my own work rather than assuming it's right the first time. If you need someone to keep your books accurate, catch discrepancies before they become a problem, and communicate clearly about what's going on with your numbers — that's what I'm here for.

Muhammad Uzair J.

Professional Translator | Pashto-Dari-Urdu| Legal & Medical Tr.

Charsadda, Pakistan
$10 per hour
3 jobs
$80 total earnings

I am a professional translation service provider specialising in English-Pashto-Urdu-Dari languages, with practical experience working for dozens of translation agencies and supporting clients with accurate, confidential, and well-formatted translations. Here’s what I offer: 🔹 Translation Services: English to Pashto, Urdu, and Dari — specializing in legal, medical, and technical fields. 🔹 Transcription: Fast and accurate transcription of audio and video files in multiple languages. 🔹 Subtitling: Add clear, engaging subtitles to your videos. 🔹 Proofreading & Editing: I’ll make sure your content is polished and professional. 🔹 Interpretation: I provide legal and medical over-the-phone (OPI) and remote interpretation with care and precision. Why work with me? ✅ Accurate and natural translations — always culturally sensitive. ✅ Reliable and deadline-driven — I take timelines seriously. ✅ Client-focused — your satisfaction comes first. ✅ Broad experience — I work with clients not just on Upwork, but also through Proz, LinkedIn, TranslatorsCafe, TranslationDirectory, and more. I believe in long-term client relationships, honest communication, and delivering work you can trust. If you’re looking for a reliable language professional—not automated or careless translation—I’d be happy to work with you. 📩 Feel free to message me to discuss your project. Muhammad Uzair Jan

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How to Hire Top Persian Translators

How to hire Persian translators

Persian (or Farsi as it’s known to native speakers) is the official language of Iran. Dari, the official language of Afghanistan, and Tajik, the official language of Tajikistan, are variants of the Persian language. If you’re looking to localize your business for Persian-speaking communities, a Persian translator can help. 

So how do you hire Persian translators? What follows are some tips for finding top Persian translators on Upwork. 

How to shortlist Persian translation professionals

As you’re browsing available Persian translation consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a translator who not only can translate Persian but also understands how to translate industry-specific lingo
  • Communication. A translator needs strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure your message remains intact post-translation. 
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular Persian translator.

How to write an effective Persian translation job post

With a clear picture of your ideal Persian translator in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective Persian translation job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From real-time Persian-to-English translation to audio transcription, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer specific experience performing certain translation services, such as translating technical documents and user manuals, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to bridge the communication gap between your business and Persian-speaking communities? Log in and post your Persian translation job on Upwork today.

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PERSIAN TRANSLATORS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Persian?

Persian is an Indo-Iranian language that descends directly from Middle Persian spoken by the Sasanian Empire (224 BCE), which in turn descended from the Old Persian of the Achaemenid Empire (550 BCE). 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in Persian translation consultants:

  • Persian-to-English and/or English-to-Persian translation
  • CAT (computer-assisted translation) tools such as Trados or MultiTrans
  • Audio transcription (e.g., subtitles) 
  • Writing and grammar (English and Persian)
  • Specialist, technical, commercial, or industrial knowledge
  • Strong understanding of how style, tone, and other cultural elements should be transferred between English and Persian

Why do you want to hire Persian translators?

The trick to finding top Persian translators is to identify your needs. Is your goal to localize an email marketing campaign from English to Persian? Or do you require a real-time Persian-to-English interpreter to assist you with an upcoming teleconference or event? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a Persian translator?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced Persian translator may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their Persian translation services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

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