Content Writer Salaries
$45T - $76T/yr
5,938 salaries
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What is the salary trajectory for a Content Writer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Content Writer | $57,989 /yr |
| Senior Content Writer | $78,856 /yr |
| Lead Content Writer | $71,025 /yr |
What are some related job titles for a Content Writer?
Content Writer/Editor
$59,159
per year
Content Manager
$70,244
per year
Web Content Writer
$53,642
per year
Content Developer
$59,171
per year
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Content Writer | $57,989 /yr |
| Senior Content Writer | $78,856 /yr |
| Lead Content Writer | $71,025 /yr |
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$35T
$97T
$35,007 - $97,294 Range
$31T
$79T
$31,461 - $79,475 Range
$33T
$75T
$33,197 - $75,100 Range
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$33T
$79T
$33,105 - $78,799 Range
$74T
$2L
$74,431 - $1,94,984 Range
$34T
$84T
$34,165 - $83,652 Range
$59T
$2L
$58,920 - $1,57,850 Range
$32T
$74T
$31,642 - $74,343 Range
Content Writer Salaries
Recent user submitted salaries for Technical Content Writer in United States of America?
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Share Salary Anonymously$1,00,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Technical Content Writer with 4 to 6 years of experience
$30,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Content Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$45,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Content Writer with 7 to 9 years of experience
$83,300
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Content Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$8
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Content Writer with 4 to 6 years of experience
$5
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Content Writer with more than 15 years of experience
$20
/hrAvg Base Salary10 days ago by a Content Writer with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Recent user submitted salaries for Technical Content Writer?
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| $45T /yr | ||
| $83T /yr | $6T /yr | |
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Frequently asked questions about a Content Writer salaries
The average salary for a Content Writer is $57,989 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 5938 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Content Writer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Content Writer in United States is $75,511 per year.
The lowest salary for a Content Writer in United States is $44,661 per year.
Content writers earn similar pay to technical writers, journalists and marketing communication specialists. Extensive work experience, a strong writing sample or a portfolio of past work can help an applicant to command higher pay. Successful content writers can move into positions as editors, or make additional income from blogging outside their normal working hours.
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Content writers count work/life balance, flexibility, and advancement potential as beneficial parts of their jobs, and about 85% of professionals feel satisfied with their salaries. In addition to salary, content writers can earn an additional $3,205.81 every year, which helps boost their annual earnings.
Over time, a content writer makes between $35,317.46 and $95,566.73 across all education and experience levels, with the average professional earning $57,988.97 every year following the typical content writer's career path. Senior content writers earn more annually after gaining experience and developing job-specific skills. At this level, you can have an even higher potential for earnings and benefits.
Seeking a higher salary as a content writer? Your strongest asset is your writing portfolio, so create a solid example of your best work. You can earn more by selecting a niche, such as finance or lifestyle, and gaining experience there. Your portfolio should make it clear that you're the best match for the job, so the work inside should align with the role you want, not the role you have. Tailor your portfolio for each position to highlight how your unique skills will stand out in that role. The better you align with a given position and the more industry and job-specific skills you gain, the higher your earnings.
How do you score a higher salary in your content writer job after an offer? As a freelance or contract professional, you establish your own rates. If you're working for an established company, your negotiating power generally falls within the 10 to 20% range. In both situations, demonstrate your talent and skill through your professional portfolio. This should highlight your best work and always align with the job and salary level you're seeking. If you're currently an entry-level content writer and want to progress, for instance, your portfolio should showcase your best projects from the past year, prove marketable skills, and demonstrate a higher level of work than the previous year's.
About 84.92% of Content Writer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $3,206 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Content Writer in United States as a good salary.
Content Writer professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $35,317 and $95,567 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $57,989 following the average career path of a Content Writer.