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Technical writer salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Technical Writer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$38.35
- Hour
- Day
- Year
Average $38.35
Low $23.95
High $61.41
The average salary for a technical writer is $38.35 per hour in the United States and $1,800 cash bonus per year.2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Technical Writer in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.HPE
$323,000per year
ByteDance
$230,320per year
Acture Solutions
$208,000per year
Holy Family University
$208,000per year
CIRCLE
$194,479per year
Toast
$185,000per year
