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$75,328
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Staff Writer is $75,328 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $43,843 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 $31,484 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.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Staff Writer | $75,328 /yr |
| Senior Staff Writer | $83,710 /yr |
| Director of Writing | $103,664 /yr |
What are some related job titles for Staff Writer?
Some related job titles are Freelance Writer Salaries with median pay of $87,638, News Writer Salaries with median pay of $102,438, Editorial Salaries with median pay of $91,323, Journalist Salaries with median pay of $86,960.
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Staff Writer Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Staff Writer in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$68,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Staff Writer with 7 to 9 years of experience
$55,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Staff Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$42,500
/yrAvg Base Salary12 days ago by a Staff Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$42,500
/yrAvg Base Salary12 days ago by a Staff Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$42,000
/yrAvg Base Salary12 days ago by a Staff Writer/Editor with 1 to 3 years of experience
$33,000
/yrAvg Base Salary16 days ago by a Staff Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$62,000
/yrAvg Base Salary18 days ago by a Staff Writer with 7 to 9 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Staff Writer
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $68K /yr | ||
| $55K /yr | ||
| $43K /yr | $500 /yr | |
| $43K /yr | ||
| $42K /yr | $2K /yr | |
| $33K /yr | ||
| $62K /yr | $1K /yr |
Frequently asked questions about a Staff Writer salaries
The national average salary for a Staff Writer is $49,556 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Staff Writer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 860 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Staff Writer employees.
The highest salary for a Staff Writer in United States is $78,171 per year.
The lowest salary for a Staff Writer in United States is $31,416 per year.
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