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    $42,120/yr
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    The national average salary for a Freelance Writer is $42,120 in United States. Filter by location to see Freelance Writer salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 228 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Freelance Writer employees.

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        Average Base Salaries in (USD)
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        Freelance Writer
        Sprinklr
        $44,235/yr
        Range: $41K - $48K
        6 salaries
        $44,235/yr
        $41K$48K
        Freelance Writer - Hourly
        Freelancer
        $12/hr
        Range: $10 - $20
        6 salaries
        $12/hr
        $10$20
        Freelance Writer - Hourly
        Upwork
        $22/hr
        Range: $10 - $50
        6 salaries
        $22/hr
        $10$50
        Freelance Writer - Hourly Contractor
        Upwork
        $16/hr
        Range: $12 - $35
        5 salaries
        $16/hr
        $12$35
        Freelance Writer
        Self
        $60,000/yr
        Range: $30K - $90K
        4 salaries
        $60,000/yr
        $30K$90K
        Freelance Writer - Monthly Contractor
        Ultius
        $1,518/mo
        Range: $813 - $2K
        4 salaries
        $1,518/mo
        $813$2K
        Freelance Writer - Monthly
        Ultius
        $1,237/mo
        Range: $1K - $4K
        4 salaries
        $1,237/mo
        $1K$4K

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        Freelance Writer - Hourly
        Self
        $30/hr
        Range: $20 - $50
        3 salaries
        $30/hr
        $20$50
        Freelance Writer - Hourly Contractor
        Self
        $50/hr
        Range: $9 - $60
        3 salaries
        $50/hr
        $9$60
        Freelance Writer - Monthly Contractor
        Dotdash
        $850/mo
        Range: $720 - $1K
        3 salaries
        $850/mo
        $720$1K
        Freelance Writer - Hourly
        Bustle
        $12/hr
        Range: $10 - $18
        3 salaries
        $12/hr
        $10$18
        Freelance Writer - Hourly
        Ultius
        $10/hr
        Range: $10 - $15
        3 salaries
        $10/hr
        $10$15
        Freelance Writer - Hourly Contractor
        Ultius
        $10/hr
        Range: $10 - $10
        3 salaries
        $10/hr
        $10$10
        Freelance Writer - Hourly Contractor
        RezBiz
        $10/hr
        Range: $8 - $22
        3 salaries
        $10/hr
        $8$22
        Freelance Writer
        Amazon
        $53,549/yr
        Range: $50K - $57K
        2 salaries
        About
        $50K - $57K
        $50K$57K
        Freelance Writer
        Razorfish
        $55,966/yr
        Range: $54K - $59K
        2 salaries
        About
        $54K - $59K
        $54K$59K
        Freelance Writer
        Self-Employment and Entrepreneur Development Society (SEEDS)
        $48,000/yr
        Range: $43K - $53K
        2 salaries
        About
        $43K - $53K
        $43K$53K
        Freelance Writer - Contractor
        Self-Employment and Entrepreneur Development Society (SEEDS)
        $69,174/yr
        Range: $12K - $131K
        2 salaries
        About
        $12K - $131K
        $12K$131K
        Freelance Writer - Monthly
        Demand Media
        $2,694/mo
        Range: $1K - $4K
        2 salaries
        About
        $1K - $4K
        $1K$4K
        Freelance Writer - Monthly
        Freelancer
        $2,020/mo
        Range: $1K - $3K
        2 salaries
        About
        $1K - $3K
        $1K$3K
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        Recent Salary Reports

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        $25
        hourly
        A Freelance Writer in the Portland, OR Area area reported making $25 per hour
        Job Highlights
        10+ years experience
        Portland, OR Area area
        Contract
         
        1001 to 5000 employees
        Company - Private
        $10
        hourly
        A Freelance Writer in the San Diego, CA Area area reported making $10 per hour
        Job Highlights
        1-2 years experience
        San Diego, CA Area area
        Part-time
         
        501 to 1000 employees
        Company - Public
        $23
        hourly
        A Freelance Writer in the Tampa, FL Area area reported making $23 per hour
        Job Highlights
        8-10 years experience
        Tampa, FL Area area
        Full-time
         
        201 to 500 employees
        Company - Public
        $38
        hourly
        A Freelance Writer in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $38 per hour
        Job Highlights
        8-10 years experience
        New York City, NY Area area
        Contract
         
        10000+ employees
        Company - Public
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