Senior Technical Writer salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$97,828
$15,700
Additional Cash Compensation
$113,528
Total Compensation
Median: 95,000
Min: $57K
Max: $200K

How Much Does a Senior Technical Writer Make in US?

The average salary for a Senior Technical Writer in US is $97,828. The average additional cash compensation for a Senior Technical Writer in US is $15,700. The average total compensation for a Senior Technical Writer in US is $113,528. Senior Technical Writer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Senior Technical Writer employees in US.

Senior Technical Writer
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Senior Technical Writer jobs in US

Technical Writer

Remote
2 days ago
$75,600 - $162,000
Annually
The GitLab DevSecOps platform empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more efficiently. We are one of the world’s largest all-remote companies with 2,000+ team members and values that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can contribute. Learn more about Life at GitLab. This is a 100% remote position, with a preference for someone who is in the Americas timezone. At GitLab, our team of technical

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Burlington
8 hours ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Kansas City, MO
8 hours ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Senior Technical Writer

Chicago, IL
1 week ago
This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Facebook, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated

Technical Writer/Analyst

Remote
1 week ago
$67,000 - $89,000
Annually
Restaurant365 is a SaaS company disrupting the restaurant industry! Our cloud-based platform provides a unique, centralized solution for accounting and back-office operations for restaurants. Restaurant365’s culture is focused on empowering team members to produce top-notch results while elevating their skills. We’re constantly evolving and improving to make sure we are and always will be “Best in Class” ... and we want that for you too! *Please

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Atlanta, GA
8 hours ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Salt Lake City, UT
8 hours ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Technical Writer Instructional Designer

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
8 hours ago
Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges, and our Sales Business Office team members are the MVPs of support to our BEST-IN-CLASS Sales Organization. If it's your objective to support one of the TOP TIER sales organizations in

Senior Technical Writer

Remote
5 months ago
$60,000 - $75,000
Annually
A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our

Senior Technical Writer, Security - New York, San Francisco, Toronto

New York City, NY
1 week ago
Databases are the beating heart of every business in the world What you build and where it takes you shouldn't be limited by the capabilities of your database. We created CockroachDB to be the most highly evolved, cloud-native, distributed SQL database on the planet. Making scale so simple, you don't even have to think about it. Making data so resilient, it becomes impossible to destroy. Making delivery so seamless, your apps run anywhere. Join us

Senior Technical Writer, Cluster Observability - New York, San Francisco, Toronto

New York City, NY
2 weeks ago
$110,000 - $155,000
Annually
Databases are the beating heart of every business in the world What you build and where it takes you shouldn't be limited by the capabilities of your database. We created CockroachDB to be the most highly evolved, cloud-native, distributed SQL database on the planet. Making scale so simple, you don't even have to think about it. Making data so resilient, it becomes impossible to destroy. Making delivery so seamless, your apps run anywhere. Join us

Senior Technical Writer (Remote)

New York City, NY
1 month ago
Engineer Analyst Architect Data Scientist Application Developer Design Implementation Chief Principal Enterprise Specialist Infrastructure Research Development R&D Tech Associate Service Solutions Business Intelligence BI System A ADP is hiring a Senior Technical Writer   We are looking for someone who has a vast amount of experience in technical product writing. This role will help align and define the writing standards, templates, and processes

Senior Technical Writer Salary ranges

The most common Senior Technical Writer salary in US is between $100k - $110k.

Average Senior Technical Writer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Senior Technical Writer make the most at companies with 11-50 employees, earning $128,000 on average.

Senior Technical Writer Salary by gender

The average Senior Technical Writer salary for women is $108,759 and the average Senior Technical Writer salary for men is $107,303.

Senior Technical Writer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Senior Technical Writer with 7+ years of experience is $106,002.

Average Product salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Technical Writer$77,862
Min: $41K
Max: $224K
Product Analyst$78,156
Min: $44K
Max: $187K
Associate Product Manager$82,162
Min: $50K
Max: $198K
Senior Technical Writer$97,828
Min: $57K
Max: $200K
Product Owner$106,673
Min: $55K
Max: $250K
Product Designer$110,551
Min: $45K
Max: $330K
Product Marketing Manager$117,872
Min: $55K
Max: $325K
Technical Product Manager$120,308
Min: $55K
Max: $290K
Product Manager$127,873
Min: $55K
Max: $275K
Senior Product Marketing Manager$138,492
Min: $70K
Max: $325K
Senior Product Manager$150,633
Min: $75K
Max: $300K
Director of Product Marketing$170,965
Min: $90K
Max: $534K
Director of Product Management$173,513
Min: $80K
Max: $375K
Vice President of Product$217,311
Min: $150K
Max: $495K
CPO (Chief Product Officer)$230,747
Min: $80K
Max: $625K

Skills that affect Senior Technical Writer salaries in US

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Analytical Research
1% have this skill
2
Content Strategy
0% have this skill
3
Agile Product Development
0% have this skill
4
Content Marketing
0% have this skill
5
Editing
0% have this skill
6
Ad Copy
0% have this skill

Recent Senior Technical Writer salaries in US

$80,500
Yearly Salary
A Senior Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $80,500
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
San Antonio, TX
$75,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $75,000 with +$2,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago, IL
$67,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $67,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$72,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Content Writer reported a yearly salary of $72,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$200,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $200,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$94,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $94,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Colorado Springs
$118,833
Yearly Salary
A Senior Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $118,833 with +$50,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago, IL
$98,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $98,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $165,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$118,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Editor reported a yearly salary of $118,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Washington DC

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What does a senior technical writer do?

A.
A senior technical writer creates communications for technical and non-technical users alike using various media, including manuals, videos, how-to guides, and infographics. They also delegate tasks and oversee the work of technical writers.
Q.

How much does a senior technical writer make?

A.
The salary range for a senior technical writer is $57,000-$200,000.
Q.

What is the difference between a technical writer and a senior technical writer?

A.
A technical writer typically requires one year of professional experience whereas a senior technical writer has five years of experience working in technical communication. Senior technical writers also oversee the work of technical writers.
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