Marketplace economics
Translator fees, jobs and payments
Approved translators can view matching prepaid marketplace jobs and the exact payout offered before accepting. LodgeHQ deducts the platform amount described by the current terms and displays the translator payout for that job; this page does not publish an unreviewed percentage, GST treatment or income estimate. Work volume and earnings are never guaranteed.
Review eligibility and the current terms first. Registration and approval do not guarantee jobs, earnings or a payout schedule.
Direct scope
What this service or guide covers
The job screen—not a general marketing page—is the decision record for the document scope, language direction, delivery window and translator payout. Read those details before accepting because acceptance assigns the work to the successful translator.
Customer payment is collected before a prepaid job enters the matching workflow. After the translator delivers, payment eligibility depends on the order status, client approval and any dispute handling under the current terms; a displayed payout is not the same as an immediate bank deposit.
The amount paid by LodgeHQ is business income to consider with your own accounting and tax position. LodgeHQ does not state on this page whether an individual translator must register for GST, what deduction they can claim or what their after-tax income will be.
Clear roles
Who is responsible for what
| Actor | Responsible for | Not responsible for |
|---|---|---|
| Translator | Check scope, direction, payout and timing before accepting; deliver certified work; provide correct payout details; manage personal tax and records. | The translator has no guaranteed allocation, minimum income or right to accept work outside approved pairs. |
| LodgeHQ | Show the offered job terms, record acceptance, facilitate customer payment and mark eligible completed work for payout under current terms. | LodgeHQ does not guarantee job supply, client approval timing, bank settlement time or an individual's tax outcome. |
| Customer | Pay the order, provide usable source material, review delivery and raise a genuine issue through the order workflow. | The customer does not set the translator's tax obligations or platform fee policy. |
| Tax or financial adviser | Advise the translator on business structure, GST, income tax, records and other personal obligations. | LodgeHQ's job display and terms are not personalised tax advice. |
Before you begin
Requirements and what to prepare
Approved translator profile
Only approved directions should receive matching work; approval itself does not guarantee that customers will order in those pairs.
Current payout details
Provide accurate bank information through the authorised account pathway before expecting a payout to be processed.
Job-level scope review
Open the documents and check language, pages, complexity, certification and delivery window before accepting.
Business and tax records
Retain job and payout records and obtain advice relevant to your own structure rather than relying on a marketplace summary.
Qualified sequence
How the process works
- 1
Translator and LodgeHQ
Become approved for a direction
Complete credential review and keep the approved profile current; no matching begins from an unsupported pair.
- 2
Translator
Review a matching job
Check the source, language direction, scope, delivery requirement and exact payout shown before deciding whether to accept.
- 3
Translator
Accept the offered terms
The first eligible successful acceptance assigns the job; do not accept work you cannot complete within the displayed requirements.
- 4
Translator
Translate, certify and deliver
Complete the entire assigned scope, communicate through the order channel and upload the certified translation.
- 5
Customer and LodgeHQ
Approval and payout processing
After delivery, the customer reviews the work. Eligible approved orders are moved into payout processing; disputes or incomplete details can require resolution first.
Quote variables
Price and turnaround factors
The quote or job screen is the authoritative place for the current amount and available timing. This page does not publish an unverified rate, tax treatment, cut-off or delivery guarantee.
| Factor | Why it matters | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Job price and platform deduction | The translator payout is derived from the paid order under the current platform terms, not from a translator's preferred-rate field. | Rely on the exact payout displayed for the job and do not accept if the terms are unclear. |
| Page, file and complexity scope | A payout must be assessed against the complete work, including separate documents, tables, handwriting and certification requirements. | Review every available source file before accepting. |
| Delivery and client review | Payout eligibility follows delivery and order review rather than job acceptance alone. | Deliver through the platform, respond to genuine translation issues and monitor order status. |
| Dispute or incorrect details | A quality dispute, missing payout information or unresolved order issue can delay processing. | Keep evidence of delivery, use order messaging and maintain accurate bank details. |
| Personal tax position | The platform payout is not necessarily the translator's after-tax income and GST treatment can depend on individual circumstances. | Obtain professional advice and keep appropriate business records. |
Important checks
Acceptance, evidence and limitations
- Read the exact payout, scope and delivery requirement on every job before accepting; a preferred rate is not the offered payout.
- Approval does not guarantee job volume, frequency, minimum earnings or exclusive access to a language pair.
- Delivery does not always mean immediate bank settlement; client review, disputes, payout processing and banking can remain outstanding.
- Use current terms for the platform deduction and payment rules and obtain your own tax or financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Where will I see what a job pays?
The matching job screen shows the exact translator payout before acceptance. Review it with the files, scope and delivery requirement.
Are my preferred rates used for prepaid jobs?
The current application records preferences, but the offered job payout is the amount shown on the job screen under the platform's current terms.
When is a payout released?
The workflow moves eligible work toward payout after delivery and client approval. Disputes, incomplete payment details and processing steps can affect timing; no universal bank-date guarantee is made here.
Will I receive a minimum number of jobs?
No. Demand, language direction, document scope, availability and first successful acceptance all vary.
Does LodgeHQ tell me whether to charge GST?
No personalised tax conclusion is given on this page. Obtain advice for your own registration, invoicing and income circumstances.
Related task paths
Primary sources checked
Official sources support the regulated statements on this page. Recipient instructions can change, so check the source that applies to your exact application or use case.
- LodgeHQ — Current Terms of ServiceThe first-party source for marketplace job acceptance, fee, payment, delivery and dispute conditions; read the version in force when accepting a job.
- LodgeHQ — Current Privacy PolicyThe first-party description of information handled for translator accounts, documents, payments and service delivery.
- NAATI — Check a certificationThe official CPN tool shows current or expired credentials and their language details.
Proceed to translator registration
Review eligibility and the current terms first. Registration and approval do not guarantee jobs, earnings or a payout schedule.