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Salary Details for a Technical Writer at Workday

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Total Pay Estimate & Range

Total Pay Range
$95K - $145K/yr
Base Pay
$78K - $113K/yr
Additional Pay
$17K - $32K/yr

$117K

/yr
$95K$145K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Technical Writer at Workday is $116,565 per year. This number represents 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 base pay is $93,979 per year. The estimated additional pay is $22,586 per year. Additional pay could include bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $95K-$145K/yr?

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Total Pay Breakdown

$116,565

Total Pay

Pay TypePay EstimateMost Likely Range% of Total Pay
Base Pay
$93,979/yr$78K - $113K80.6%
Bonus
$9,675/yr$7K - $14K8.3%
Stock
$12,911/yr$10K - $18K11.1%

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Trying to get a feel for salary expectations at somewhere like Accenture or Deloitte. Currently a Consulting Manager at Workday. Master of Arts in Organizational Management, 6 years experience Consulting, 1 year experience as a Consulting Manager. Prior to Consulting also 3 years of a leadership + 5 years non-leadership experience with different company. Total years in workforce = 15. What level might I qualify for at Deloitte or Accenture and what might Base+Bonus or Total Comp look like?

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Workday Salary FAQs

The average salary for a Technical Writer is $76,523 per year in United States, which is 34% lower than the average Workday salary of $116,565 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Technical Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $64,446 per year and goes up to $162,932 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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