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The estimated total pay for a Proofreader is $79,147 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,954 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 $40,193 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 Proofreader salary is $38,954. Salaries can range from $20,699 - $456,095. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Proofreader in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $79,147.
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The national average salary for a Proofreader is $43,478 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Proofreader salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 333 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Proofreader employees.
The highest salary for a Proofreader in United States is $66,849 per year.
The lowest salary for a Proofreader in United States is $28,278 per year.
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