How much does a Freelance Writer make?
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$64,455
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Freelance Writer is $64,455 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $43,420 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 $21,035 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. The typical Freelance Writer salary is $43,420. Salaries can range from $21,214 - $251,795. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Freelance Writer in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $64,455.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Freelance Writer | $64,455 /yr |
| Senior Writer | $99,705 /yr |
| Lead Writer |
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SelfEmployed.com
Freelance Writer$32K
$107K
$31,500 - $106,927 Range
SelfEmployed.com
Freelance Writer - Contractor$15K
$108K
$15,000 - $108,158 Range
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SelfEmployed.com
Freelance Writer - Hourly$6
$77
$6 - $77 Range
SelfEmployed.com
Freelance Writer - Hourly$10
$100
$10 - $100 Range
Freelance Writer Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Freelance Writer in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$5
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Freelance Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$20
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Freelance Writer with less than one year of experience
$15
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Freelance Entertainment Writer with less than one year of experience
$15
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Freelance Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$11
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Freelance Writer with 4 to 6 years of experience
$10
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Freelance Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Freelance Writer
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Frequently asked questions about a Freelance Writer salaries
The national average salary for a Freelance Writer is $50,891 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Freelance Writer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 176 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Freelance Writer employees.
The highest salary for a Freelance Writer in United States is $96,749 per year.
The lowest salary for a Freelance Writer in United States is $26,769 per year.
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