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Writer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Writer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$31.73
Average $31.73
Low $15.10
High $66.69

The average salary for a writer is $31.73 per hour in the United States. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Writer job openings in United States

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Custom Entry Writer II
Yusen Logistics3.3out of 5 stars.
Scottsdale, AZ
$43,060 - $69,463 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Writer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MLG Attorneys at Law
 
$468,000per year
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Mighty Writers
 
$260,000per year
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Akorbi
 
$250,640per year
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Capital Group
 
$207,160per year
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Apple
 
$192,042per year
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Hasbro, Inc.
 
$181,520per year
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Highest paying cities for Writers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $66.40 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $61.43 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $32.16 per hour
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $29.50 per hour
  5. Eden Prairie, MN
    $28.48 per hour

Where can a Writer earn more?

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