Proofreader salary in United States

The average salary for a Proofreader is $27.39 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 410 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 2, 2026.

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Proofreader salaries typically range between a low of $18.10 and a high of $41.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Proofreader include New York, NY at $29.34 per hour, South Webster, OH at $26.83 per hour, and Phoenix, AZ at $26.24 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Proofreader include Debevoise & Plimpton LLP ($170,000 per year) and eScribers, LLC ($135,200 per year).