How much does a Freelance Proofreader make?
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$48K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Freelance Proofreader is $48,150 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $45,893 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,257 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $39K-$59K/yr?
For Freelance Copy Editor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Freelance Copy Editor?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Freelance Copy Editor | $52,056 /yr |
| Senior Copy Editor | $66,762 /yr |
| Lead Copy Editor | $54,367 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Freelance Proofreader in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Freelance Proofreader in United States. Employers include SelfEmployed.com, Freelancer and Proofed.
Top Paying Companies
For Freelance Proofreader in United States
| 1 | SelfEmployed.com | $48,110 | |
| 2 | Freelancer | $46,934 | |
| 3 | Proofed | $41,927 |
For Freelance Copy Editor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Freelance Copy Editor?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Freelance Copy Editor | $52,056 /yr |
| Senior Copy Editor | $66,762 /yr |
| Lead Copy Editor | $54,367 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Freelance Proofreader at different companies?
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Freelance Proofreader Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Freelance Proofreader in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Freelance Proofreader in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $46,934 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $41,927.
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Freelance Proofreader is Freelancer.
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Freelance Proofreader pay FAQ
The average salary for a Freelance Proofreader is $48,150 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 160 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Freelance Proofreader employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Freelance Proofreader in United States is $59,175 per year.
The lowest salary for a Freelance Proofreader in United States is $39,293 per year.
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