Writer salary in United States

The average salary for a Writer is $69,955 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 5, 2026.

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Writer salaries typically range between a low of $36,509 and a high of $148,510 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Writer include Washington, DC at $129,525 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $109,335 per year, and Chicago, IL at $106,920 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Writer include MLG Attorneys at Law ($468,000 per year) and Mighty Writers ($260,000 per year).