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$64,044
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Writer is $64,044 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $60,024 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 $4,020 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 |
|---|---|
| Writer | $64,044 /yr |
| Senior Writer | $88,942 /yr |
| Lead Writer | $85,003 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Writer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Writer in United States. Employers include Google, Microsoft and Capital Group.
Top Paying Companies
For Writer in United States
| 1 | $177,821 | ||
| 2 | Microsoft | $166,084 | |
| 3 | Capital Group | $125,622 | |
| 4 | Yahoo | $119,637 | |
| 5 | Apple | $116,464 | |
| 6 | T. Rowe Price | $107,131 | |
| 7 | IBM | $101,460 | |
| 8 | Netflix | $100,252 | |
| 9 | Vanguard | $99,492 | |
| 10 | Amazon | $97,050 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Writer | $64,044 /yr |
| Senior Writer | $88,942 /yr |
| Lead Writer | $85,003 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Writer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Writer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $107,131, Information Technology with a median total pay of $85,600, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $73,867, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $67,661, and Education with a median total pay of $60,845.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$73,867
23% Higher than other industries
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Writer are Capital Group, T. Rowe Price, and Vanguard.
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Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
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Writer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Writer is $64,044 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 4884 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Writer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Writer in United States is $85,366 per year.
The lowest salary for a Writer in United States is $48,199 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Writer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Writer.
Salaried writers typically earn comfortable pay, while honing their craft and retaining the opportunity to take on freelance work after-hours or pursue passion projects. The small number of writers who produce successful novels, especially those that are converted into profitable movies, rank among the most famous and highest-earning individuals in the world. Writers can move into editorial roles or into managerial roles for teams of writers. They can also sometimes move into marketing positions, with additional training.
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