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Writer salary in Philadelphia, PA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Writer make in Philadelphia, PA?

Average base salary

$20.44
36%
below national average
Average $20.44
Low $7.25
High $58.36

The average salary for a writer is $20.44 per hour in Philadelphia, PA. 20 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 2, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Writer in Philadelphia, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
 
$115,200per year
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Strategic Staffing Solutions
 
$101,920per year
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Innova Solutions
 
$81,900per year
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eTeam Inc
 
$81,120per year
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TalentBurst, Inc
 
$79,560per year
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Pride Global
 
$78,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Writers near Philadelphia, PA

  1. Easton, PA
    $56.92 per hour
  2. Pittsburgh, PA
    $26.43 per hour
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $20.44 per hour
  4. Reading, PA
    $17.50 per hour
  5. Mechanicsburg, PA
    $16.25 per hour

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