Check out what Iraqi translators get paid:

Arabic Linguist up to $176,000/yr

I came across your resume on the internet and we currently have an Arabic Linguist position available overseas that your qualifications indicate you may be suited for. I've listed the details of the position below and compensation for a one year contract ranges from $144,820-$176,000/yr.

Requirements:
--Must be a U.S. citizen fluent in Modern Standard Arabic or a Green Card holder fluent in the Iraqi dialect
-- Must be willing to obtain a security clearance
-- Must be proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking in Arabic and English
-- Must be willing to travel overseas, in this case, Iraq

Duties:
--Provide operational contract linguist support to U.S. Army operations in Iraq
-- Provide general linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences
-- Interpret and translate written and spoken communications
-- Transcribe and analyze communications
-- Perform document exploitation
-- Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information
-- Translate foreign language documents
-- Identify and extract information components meeting military information requirements
-- Provide input to reports

Vacation/Leave:
--10 days after 6 months of service (20 days after 1 year of service)

Benefits Package (Global Benefits):
--Complete Health Care Package for family
-- 401k Retirement Plan