Copywriter salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$72,394
$6,381
Additional Cash Compensation
$78,775
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 $72,394. The average additional cash compensation for a Copywriter in US is $6,381. The average total compensation for a Copywriter in US is $78,775. Copywriter salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Copywriter employees in US.

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Copywriter jobs in US

Marketing Copywriter

Camas, Washington
5 hours ago
$60,000 - $70,000
Annually
Dreaming of a career in a dynamic, creative field? You are in luck. We are looking for our next Global Marketing Copywriter to join fishtank, Fisher Investment's in-house creative agency! The Opportunity: As a Global Marketing Copywriter at Fisher Investments, you will help drive our marketing forward. You will write and edit compelling ads and branded content across digital, print, video, radio, internet, email and snail mail for U.S. and

Marketing Copywriter

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
5 hours ago
Dreaming of a career in a dynamic, creative field? You are in luck. We are looking for our next Global Marketing Copywriter to join fishtank, Fisher Investment's in-house creative agency! The Opportunity: As a Global Marketing Copywriter at Fisher Investments, you will help drive our marketing forward. You will write and edit compelling ads and branded content across digital, print, video, radio, internet, email and snail mail for U.S. and

Marketing Copywriter

Tampa Bay, FL
5 hours ago
Dreaming of a career in a dynamic, creative field? You are in luck. We are looking for our next Global Marketing Copywriter to join fishtank, Fisher Investment's in-house creative agency! The Opportunity: As a Global Marketing Copywriter at Fisher Investments, you will help drive our marketing forward. You will write and edit compelling ads and branded content across digital, print, video, radio, internet, email and snail mail for U.S. and

Jr. Copywriter

Boston, MA
2 days ago
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

Consumer Copywriter

Orange County
6 days ago
$80,000 - $85,000
Annually
Summary *This position is a hybrid role in Aliso Viejo, CA* Metagenics is looking for a Consumer Copywriter to join our team working to build a best-in-class product. This role takes a customer first approach to content. Thinks strategically, operates methodically, and demonstrates extreme customer empathy with their writing. They are inspired by tackling new creative challenges, are a self-starter and comfortable with ambiguity. The Consumer

Senior Copywriter

Los Angeles, CA
1 year ago
Sidecar Health is redefining health insurance. Our mission is to make excellent healthcare affordable and attainable for everyone. We know that to accomplish this lofty mission, we need driven people who will make things happen. The passionate people who make up Sidecar Health’s team come from all over, with backgrounds as tech leaders, policy makers, healthcare professionals, and beyond. And they all have one thing in common—the desire to fix a

Institutional Finance Copywriter Contractor

Remote
1 week ago
At Forge (NYSE: FRGE), we know our team is our greatest asset. As technology innovators in the private market, our vision is to deliver a richer future for everyone. We live that vision through our values of being bold, humble and accountable. We experience the value that our vision brings to the world every day, helping the teams behind the greatest innovations of our generation, from space travel to planet-saving, plant-based nutrition and more

Copywriter, Brand and Social

New York City, NY
1 week ago
$99,500 - $113,600
Annually
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaCopywriter, Brand and SocialSenior Associate, Copywriter - Social and BrandCapital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced Copywriter to bring our brand to life across different social media and content channels. Yep, we're a Fortune 100 finance company-credit cards, banking products & services, and best-in-class technology-but we don't write like one. Copy is intentionally

Copywriter, Brand and Social

New York City, NY
1 week ago
$99,500 - $113,600
Annually
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaCopywriter, Brand and SocialSenior Associate, Copywriter - Social and BrandCapital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced Copywriter to bring our brand to life across different social media and content channels. Yep, we're a Fortune 100 finance company-credit cards, banking products & services, and best-in-class technology-but we don't write like one. Copy is intentionally

Copywriter, Brand and Social

Richmond, VA
1 week ago
$99,500 - $113,600
Annually
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaCopywriter, Brand and SocialSenior Associate, Copywriter - Social and BrandCapital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced Copywriter to bring our brand to life across different social media and content channels. Yep, we're a Fortune 100 finance company-credit cards, banking products & services, and best-in-class technology-but we don't write like one. Copy is intentionally

Copywriter, Brand and Social

Washington DC
1 week ago
$99,500 - $113,600
Annually
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaCopywriter, Brand and SocialSenior Associate, Copywriter - Social and BrandCapital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced Copywriter to bring our brand to life across different social media and content channels. Yep, we're a Fortune 100 finance company-credit cards, banking products & services, and best-in-class technology-but we don't write like one. Copy is intentionally

Copywriter, Brand and Social

Washington DC
1 week ago
$99,500 - $113,600
Annually
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaCopywriter, Brand and SocialSenior Associate, Copywriter - Social and BrandCapital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced Copywriter to bring our brand to life across different social media and content channels. Yep, we're a Fortune 100 finance company-credit cards, banking products & services, and best-in-class technology-but we don't write like one. Copy is intentionally

Copywriter Salary ranges

The most common Copywriter salary in US is between $70k - $80k.

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.

Copywriter Salary by gender

The average Copywriter salary for women is $72,065 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.

Average Marketing salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
SEO Specialist$54,809
Min: $38K
Max: $130K
Marketing Coordinator$59,173
Min: $34K
Max: $115K
Public Relations Specialist$61,160
Min: $37K
Max: $140K
Marketing Associate$61,433
Min: $36K
Max: $150K
Event Planner$64,225
Min: $40K
Max: $168K
Community Manager$67,271
Min: $36K
Max: $162K
Copywriter$72,394
Min: $38K
Max: $230K
Social Media Manager$72,875
Min: $40K
Max: $160K
Email Marketing Manager$78,333
Min: $48K
Max: $200K
SEO Manager$80,170
Min: $51K
Max: $200K
Public Relations Manager$82,985
Min: $44K
Max: $210K
Content Marketing Manager$85,530
Min: $40K
Max: $210K
Digital Marketing Manager$86,565
Min: $45K
Max: $175K
Marketing Manager$91,047
Min: $36K
Max: $210K
Marketing Operations Manager$95,952
Min: $48K
Max: $220K
Brand Manager$103,839
Min: $37K
Max: $265K
Senior Marketing Manager$116,721
Min: $65K
Max: $250K
Product Marketing Manager$117,872
Min: $55K
Max: $325K
Senior Product Marketing Manager$138,492
Min: $70K
Max: $325K
Director of Marketing$146,034
Min: $50K
Max: $300K
Director of Product Marketing$170,965
Min: $90K
Max: $534K
Vice President of Marketing$197,823
Min: $116K
Max: $505K
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)$225,189
Min: $80K
Max: $485K

Skills that affect Copywriter salaries in US

1
Ad Copy
2% have this skill
2
Copywriting
1% have this skill
3
Brand Marketing & Strategy
0% have this skill
4
B2B content
0% have this skill
5
Marketing Research & Strategy
0% have this skill
6
Email Marketing
0% have this skill

Recent Copywriter salaries in US

$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
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $70,000 with +$7,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
San Francisco, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What is a copywriter?

A.
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.
Q.

How much does a copywriter make?

A.
The salary range for a copywriter is $38K-230K.
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