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Freelance writer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$27.49
Average $27.49
Low $14.59
High $51.78

The average salary for a freelance writer is $27.49 per hour in the United States. 101 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 24, 2026).

Freelance Writer job openings in United States

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Freelance Content Writer
Siege Media3.5out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Full-time
1 day 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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Media.Monks
 
$192,400per 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
    $44.13 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $36.65 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $30.88 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $27.16 per hour
  5. Boston, MA
    $23.32 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Freelance Writer

The average salary for a Freelance Writer is $27.49 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 101 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 24, 2026.

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Freelance Writer salaries typically range between a low of $14.59 and a high of $51.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Freelance Writer include Philadelphia, PA at $44.13 per hour, New York, NY at $36.65 per hour, and Los Angeles, CA at $30.88 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Freelance Writer include Omnicom Health Group ($208,000 per year) and Hill & Knowlton ($208,000 per year).