How much does a Songwriter make?
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$63,773
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Songwriter is $63,773 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,536 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 $23,238 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 Songwriter salary is $40,536. Salaries can range from $12,479 - $362,870. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Songwriter in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $63,773.
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Songfinch
Songwriter - Hourly Contractor$39 -$108
hourly$39
$108
$39 - $108 Range
Self Opportunity
Songwriter$98K -$106K
$98K
$106K
$97,862 - $106,278 Range
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Carnival Music
Songwriter$17K -$18K
$17K
$18K
$16,847 - $18,411 Range
DAS Music
Songwriter$25K -$27K
$25K
$27K
$25,315 - $27,489 Range
Self Opportunity
Musician/Songwriter - Monthly$5K -$5K
$5K
$5K
$4,955 - $5,304 Range
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Musician/Songwriter$49K -$54K
$49K
$54K
$49,198 - $54,063 Range
Self Employment & Entrepreneur Development Society
Musician/Songwriter - Monthly$4K -$4K
$4K
$4K
$3,511 - $3,855 Range
Songwriter Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Songwriter in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$103,008
/yrAvg Base Salary186 days ago by a Songwriter with 4 to 6 years of experience
$16
/hrAvg Base Salary205 days ago by a Songwriter with less than one year of experience
$104
/hrAvg Base Salary230 days ago by a Songwriter with less than one year of experience
$104
/hrAvg Base Salary231 days ago by a Songwriter with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Songwriter
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $103K /yr | ||
| $16 /hr | ||
| $104 /hr | ||
| $104 /hr |
Frequently asked questions about a Songwriter salaries
The national average salary for a Songwriter is $52,522 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Songwriter salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 171129 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Songwriter employees.
The highest salary for a Songwriter in United States is $105,684 per year.
The lowest salary for a Songwriter in United States is $26,102 per year.
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