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Writer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Writer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$31.84
Average $31.84
Low $15.17
High $66.83

The average salary for a writer is $31.84 per hour in the United States. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Writer job openings in United States

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NEWS WRITER - GOOD MORNING ARI...
GRAY MEDIA2.6out of 5 stars.
Phoenix, AZ
Part-time
6 hours 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
    $61.51 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $38.50 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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