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Proofreader salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Proofreader make in the United States?

Average base salary

$27.28
Average $27.28
Low $17.97
High $41.42

The average salary for a proofreader is $27.28 per hour in the United States. 426 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

Proofreader job openings in United States

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Editor/Proofreader
Region 4 Education Service Center4out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$67,054 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Proofreader in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
 
$170,000per year
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eScribers, LLC
 
$135,200per year
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MERCOR
 
$114,400per year
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22nd Century Technologies, Inc...
 
$111,925per year
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Sia Partners
 
$104,000per year
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Cenergy International Services
 
$96,720per year
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Highest paying cities for Proofreaders near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $29.66 per hour
  2. Boca Raton, FL
    $28.67 per hour
  3. South Webster, OH
    $26.83 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $26.07 per hour
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $24.77 per hour

Where can a Proofreader earn more?

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