Might as well join in the party so you can see how poorly we are paid...
Recommended rates for manga translators:
5pp minimum
10 for mid-level publishers
5 for big publishers
15 where you can get it
Notice the disparity for "big publishers?" They pay less because EVERYONE wants to work there
Zack Davisson
Reposting from Twitter. Original format posted by @marissadraws.bsky.social.
The recommended rates for letterers (at least according to me):
15pp minimum
15-25 for mid level publishers
25-35 for big publishers
35-50 where you can get it
Talk to your peers and to those who’ve come before you.
