Copywriter salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$72,341
$6,381
Additional Cash Compensation
$78,722
Total Compensation
Median: 68,000
Min: $38K
Max: $230K
How Much Does a Copywriter Make in US?
The average salary for a Copywriter in US is $72,341. The average additional cash compensation for a Copywriter in US is $6,381. The average total compensation for a Copywriter in US is $78,722. Copywriter salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Copywriter employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Copywriter Salary by gender
The average Copywriter salary for women is $70,461 and the average Copywriter salary for men is $82,687.
Copywriter Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Copywriter with 7+ years of experience is $84,446. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $61,250.
Copywriter Salary ranges
The most common Copywriter salary in US is between $70k - $80k.
Average Marketing salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
---|---|---|
Marketing Assistant | $44,231 | Min: $43K Max: $47K |
SEO Specialist | $54,809 | Min: $38K Max: $130K |
Marketing Coordinator | $59,132 | Min: $34K Max: $115K |
Public Relations Specialist | $61,160 | Min: $37K Max: $140K |
Marketing Associate | $61,448 | Min: $36K Max: $150K |
Marketing Specialist | $61,733 | Min: $51K Max: $100K |
Event Planner | $64,225 | Min: $40K Max: $168K |
Market Research Analyst | $64,949 | Min: $60K Max: $73K |
Marketing Analyst | $65,755 | Min: $62K Max: $69K |
Community Manager | $67,271 | Min: $36K Max: $162K |
Copywriter | $72,341 | Min: $38K Max: $230K |
Social Media Manager | $72,834 | Min: $40K Max: $160K |
Marketing Project Manager | $77,384 | Min: $74K Max: $86K |
Email Marketing Manager | $78,333 | Min: $48K Max: $200K |
SEO Manager | $80,083 | Min: $50K Max: $200K |
Public Relations Manager | $82,992 | Min: $44K Max: $210K |
Content Marketing Manager | $85,587 | Min: $40K Max: $210K |
Digital Marketing Manager | $86,601 | Min: $45K Max: $175K |
Marketing Manager | $91,163 | Min: $36K Max: $210K |
Marketing Operations Manager | $95,952 | Min: $48K Max: $220K |
Brand Manager | $103,555 | Min: $37K Max: $265K |
Senior Marketing Manager | $116,721 | Min: $65K Max: $250K |
Product Marketing Manager | $117,712 | Min: $55K Max: $325K |
Senior Product Marketing Manager | $138,444 | Min: $70K Max: $325K |
Director of Marketing | $146,058 | Min: $50K Max: $300K |
Director of Product Marketing | $170,965 | Min: $90K Max: $534K |
Vice President of Marketing | $197,636 | Min: $116K Max: $505K |
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) | $225,189 | Min: $80K Max: $485K |
FAQ
Q:
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A copywriter creates content for various company needs, writing informative and engaging materials across web, print, social media, and more.
Q:
How to become a copywriter?
A.
Though not required, many copywriters hold a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or communications and typically have experience writing for a company, publication, or organization of some kind.
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How much does a copywriter make?
A.
The salary range for a copywriter is $38K-230K. The average salary for a Copywriter in US is $72,341.
Career Info
Copywriter jobs in US

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Copywriter
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Who We Are
At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d

Copywriter
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At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers our members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives through science-backed research, data and daily habit tracking.
As a Copywriter at WHOOP, you will work closely with our marketing team to craft both short-form marketing copy and long-form editorial pieces across multiple channels such as email, social, blog, podcast, and

Freelance Copywriter
+50
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Copywriter (B2B)
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Copywriter (Sr Associate)
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Copywriting Co-Op
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THE ROLE: Copywriting Co-Op
**This role is for current Northeastern undergrad students only**
A Copywriter charged with bringing our brands to life through words. This position will help write and copyedit a broad range of content, including our event titles, daily SMS and push notifications, email subject lines, and more.
What you’ll Do...
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Sr. Copywriter (REMOTE)
+44
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Skills that affect Copywriter salaries in US
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Ad Copy
2% have this skill
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Copywriting
1% have this skill
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Brand Marketing & Strategy
0% have this skill
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B2B content
0% have this skill
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Marketing Research & Strategy
0% have this skill
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Content Marketing
0% have this skill
Average Copywriter Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Copywriter make the most at companies with 501-1,000 employees, earning $75,655 on average.
Recent Copywriter salaries in US
$48,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $48,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Memphis, TN
$62,219
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $62,219
7+ Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Portland, OR
$71,489
Yearly Salary
A Web Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $71,489
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$91,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $91,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago, IL
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
201-500 Employees
New York City, NY
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter & Brand Specialist reported a yearly salary of $85,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Remote
1-5 Reports
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $85,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Princeton-Trenton
$77,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $77,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $90,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A Content Analyst reported a yearly salary of $80,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY