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Copywriter salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Copywriter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$76,959
Average $76,959
Low $46,532
High $127,281

The average salary for a copywriter is $76,959 per year in the United States. 740 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Copywriter job openings in United States

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Copywriter
State of Montana3.4out of 5 stars.
Helena, MT
$29.00 - $30.50 an hour
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Copywriter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arthur Middleton Capital Holdi...
 
$300,000per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$269,000per year
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CIRCLE
 
$222,500per year
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Proclinical Staffing
 
$208,000per year
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ASK Staffing
 
$196,989per year
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Whatnot
 
$177,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Copywriters near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $105,829 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $101,394 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $100,780 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $85,377 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $84,568 per year

Where can a Copywriter earn more?

Compare salaries for Copywriters in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Copywriter get paid in United States?

Junior Copywriter

Job openings
Average $60,670 per year

Senior Copywriter

Job openings
Average $96,875 per year