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    3,133 SalariesUpdated Mar 12, 2019
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    Average Base Pay
    $46,765/yr
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    $31K
    Low
    $47K
    Average
    $71K
    High

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    Average$2,558
    Range$514 - $12,526
    How much does a Staff Writer make?

    The national average salary for a Staff Writer is $46,765 in United States. Filter by location to see Staff Writer salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 3,133 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Staff Writer employees.

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        Average Base Salaries in (USD)
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        Average Base Salaries in (USD)
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        Staff Writer
        Groupon
        $38,957/yr
        Range: $36K - $41K
        13 salaries
        $38,957/yr
        $36K$41K
        Staff Writer
        NerdWallet
        $73,500/yr
        Range: $55K - $89K
        10 salaries
        $73,500/yr
        $55K$89K
        Staff Writer
        U.S. Frontline News
        $60,363/yr
        Range: $44K - $60K
        10 salaries
        $60,363/yr
        $44K$60K
        Staff Writer
        Time Inc.
        $83,566/yr
        Range: $51K - $101K
        9 salaries
        $83,566/yr
        $51K$101K
        Staff Writer
        BuzzFeed
        $42,000/yr
        Range: $36K - $80K
        9 salaries
        $42,000/yr
        $36K$80K
        Staff Writer
        NIPPON SHOSEKI HANBAI USA
        $60,363/yr
        Range: $33K - $67K
        8 salaries
        $60,363/yr
        $33K$67K
        Staff Writer
        Ballotpedia
        $33,500/yr
        Range: $32K - $42K
        8 salaries
        $33,500/yr
        $32K$42K

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        Staff Writer
        Advisory Board
        $39,947/yr
        Range: $38K - $41K
        7 salaries
        $39,947/yr
        $38K$41K
        Staff Writer
        CBS Interactive
        $53,970/yr
        Range: $25K - $98K
        7 salaries
        $53,970/yr
        $25K$98K
        Staff Writer
        CQ Roll Call
        $60,359/yr
        Range: $48K - $75K
        6 salaries
        $60,359/yr
        $48K$75K
        Staff Writer
        Gannett
        $42,000/yr
        Range: $28K - $71K
        5 salaries
        $42,000/yr
        $28K$71K
        Staff Writer
        The Washington Post
        $104,000/yr
        Range: $76K - $112K
        5 salaries
        $104,000/yr
        $76K$112K
        Staff Writer
        Vice Media
        $55,000/yr
        Range: $40K - $60K
        5 salaries
        $55,000/yr
        $40K$60K
        Staff Writer
        Purch
        $46,406/yr
        Range: $43K - $55K
        5 salaries
        $46,406/yr
        $43K$55K
        Staff Writer
        American City Business Journals
        $47,380/yr
        Range: $30K - $63K
        5 salaries
        $47,380/yr
        $30K$63K
        Staff Writer
        SLACK Incorporated
        $43,000/yr
        Range: $38K - $49K
        5 salaries
        $43,000/yr
        $38K$49K
        Staff Writer
        CafeMedia
        $42,672/yr
        Range: $41K - $57K
        5 salaries
        $42,672/yr
        $41K$57K
        Staff Writer
        Daily Journal (California)
        $47,500/yr
        Range: $44K - $52K
        5 salaries
        $47,500/yr
        $44K$52K
        Staff Writer
        Forbes
        $62,765/yr
        Range: $55K - $73K
        4 salaries
        $62,765/yr
        $55K$73K
        Staff Writer
        IBT Media
        $40,000/yr
        Range: $39K - $42K
        4 salaries
        $40,000/yr
        $39K$42K
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        Recent Salary Reports

        Below are the most recent Staff Writer salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

        $19,000
        per year
        A Staff Writer in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $19,000 per year
        Job Highlights
        5-7 years experience
        Washington, DC Area area
        Full-time
         
        1001 to 5000 employees
        Company - Private
        $39,000
        per year
        A Staff Writer in the Baton Rouge, LA Area area reported making $39,000 per year
        Job Highlights
        1-2 years experience
        Baton Rouge, LA Area area
        Full-time
         
        1 to 50 employees
        Company - Private
        $18
        hourly
        A Staff Writer in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $18 per hour
        Job Highlights
        1-2 years experience
        Chicago, IL Area area
        Full-time
         
        1001 to 5000 employees
        Company - Private
        $32,500
        per year
        A Staff Writer in the Madison, WI Area area reported making $32,500 per year
        Job Highlights
        3-4 years experience
        Madison, WI Area area
        Full-time
         
        51 to 200 employees
        Nonprofit Organization
        $37,000
        per year
        A Staff Writer in the Kansas City, MO Area area reported making $37,000 per year
        Job Highlights
        1-2 years experience
        Kansas City, MO Area area
        Full-time
         
        51 to 200 employees
        Company - Private
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