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Copywriter salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Copywriter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$76,752
Average $76,752
Low $46,328
High $127,155

The average salary for a copywriter is $76,752 per year in the United States. 745 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Copywriter job openings in United States

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Copywriter
Ralph Lauren3.8out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$65,000 - $129,225 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Copywriter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arthur Middleton Capital Holdi...
 
$300,000per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$269,000per year
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CIRCLE
 
$222,500per year
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Proclinical Staffing
 
$208,000per year
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ASK Staffing
 
$196,989per year
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Whatnot
 
$177,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Copywriters near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $105,829 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $101,394 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $100,780 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $85,453 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $84,568 per year

Where can a Copywriter earn more?

Compare salaries for Copywriters in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Copywriter get paid in United States?

Junior Copywriter

Job openings
Average $60,670 per year

Senior Copywriter

Job openings
Average $96,782 per year