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Freelance writer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Freelance Writer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$25.05
Average $25.05
Low $10.85
High $57.80

The average salary for a freelance writer is $25.05 per hour in the United States. 193 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 20, 2026).

Freelance Writer job openings in United States

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Freelance Features Writer - mi...
Valnet Inc.3.1out of 5 stars.
Remote
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Freelance Writer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Omnicom Health Group
 
$208,000per year
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Hill & Knowlton
 
$208,000per year
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Mexico Lindo
 
$120,000per year
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RELX Group
 
$117,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$112,667per year
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Trideum Corporation
 
$104,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Freelance Writers near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $40.28 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $36.57 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $32.44 per hour
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $26.91 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $22.60 per hour

Where can a Freelance Writer earn more?

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