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Freelance copywriter salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Freelance Copywriter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$43.54
Average $43.54
Low $23.01
High $82.38

The average salary for a freelance copywriter is $43.54 per hour in the United States. 37 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Freelance Copywriter job openings in United States

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Freelance Campaign Copywriter
Idea Peddler
Austin, TX
Contract
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Freelance Copywriter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dexian
 
$177,528per year
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The Shade Store
 
$176,800per year
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Quicksilver Scientific
 
$176,800per year
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Intelliswift Software
 
$174,997per year
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Protingent
 
$172,640per year
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ASK Staffing
 
$171,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Freelance Copywriters near United States

  1. Newark, CA
    $84.61 per hour
  2. Irvine, CA
    $64.18 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $59.75 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $54.59 per hour
  5. Denver, CO
    $34.33 per hour

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