Working in Rhode Island: Interpreter Pay Rates
State Entities
Any Rhode Island State Agency wishing to purchase interpreting services, and uses the Master Price Agreement (MPA), shall follow the current statewide Interpreter Fee Schedule (rates are based on interpreter's certification level and years of experience).
For additional questions regarding the MPA, or to apply to become an approved state vendor, contact the
Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (RICDHH) at:
www.cdhh.ri.gov
Private EntitiesInterpreters and transliterators shall set their own fair and reasonable fees for services for private (non-state) entities. For additional information (including, but not limited to, minimum appearance fees, cancellation fees, etc), please see the RI RID Policy & Procedure Manual under the "About RI RID" tab above, or contact RI RID at:
ririd_us@yahoo.com