Salary of Writer in United States 2026

How much does a Writer earn?

$60,012 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $43,044 Average salary: $60,012 Maximum: $97,692

Minimum
$43,044 Average salary
$60,012 Maximum
$97,692

$5,001 / Monthly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $3,587 Average salary: $5,001 Maximum: $8,141

Minimum
$3,587 Average salary
$5,001 Maximum
$8,141

$167 / Daily
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $120 Average salary: $167 Maximum: $271

Minimum
$120 Average salary
$167 Maximum
$271

$31 / Hourly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $22 Average salary: $31 Maximum: $51

Minimum
$22 Average salary
$31 Maximum
$51

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Writer in United States

Writer

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States a16z New Media Full-time

Produce original written content that captivates across formats, including essays, analysis, profiles, launch...
Writer

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 days ago

Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States Global Channel Management Full-time

Company DescriptionGlobal Channel Management is a technology company that specializes in various types of recruiting and...
Writer

4 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Seattle University Full-time

Months Per Year: 12 Work Model: Onsite Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and...

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All positions in Arts/entertainment/publishing

Position	Average salary / Annual
User Interface Designer	$87,756	View listings
Art Director	$80,016	View listings
Unigraphics Designer	$74,100	View listings
Writer Editor	$70,236	View listings
Designer	$63,132	View listings
Writer	$60,012	View listings
Graphics Designer	$60,000	View listings
Illustrator	$57,528	View listings
Editor	$54,696	View listings
Journalist	$54,180	View listings

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FAQ - Writer

The average salary for Writer is USD60,012 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Writer in United States.

The lowest salary of Writer per year in United States is USD43,044

The highest salary for Writer per year in United States is USD97,692

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.