A level translating circuit suitable for converting ECL level signals to CMOS level signals. The ECL signal is converted to a pair of buffered differential signals that are level shifted and divided to produce four transistor drive signal, two of which are connected to the respective gate and source of a P-type MOS transistor and two of which are connected to the respective gate and source of another P-type MOS transistor. An N-type transistor is connected in series with each of the P-type transistors so as to provide CMOS outputs at the junction of the N and P-type transistors.