Copywriter salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$73,133
$7,811
Additional Cash Compensation
$80,944
Total Compensation
Median: 68,000
Min: $30K
Max: $230K
How Much Does a Copywriter Make in US?
The average salary for a Copywriter in US is $73,133. The average additional cash compensation for a Copywriter in US is $7,811. The average total compensation for a Copywriter in US is $80,944. 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 $73,412 and the average Copywriter salary for men is $83,215.
Copywriter Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Copywriter with 7+ years of experience is $87,128. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $61,250.
Copywriter Salary ranges
The most common Copywriter salary in US is between $40k - $50k.
Average Content salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
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Editor | $70,814 | Min: $0K Max: $200K |
Copywriter | $73,133 | Min: $30K Max: $230K |
Content Strategist | $78,039 | Min: $11K Max: $210K |
Technical Writer | $78,100 | Min: $20K Max: $224K |
Content Manager | $79,023 | Min: $0K Max: $230K |
Content Marketing Manager | $87,240 | Min: $0K Max: $195K |
Senior Technical Writer | $98,116 | Min: $57K Max: $200K |
FAQ
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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.
Q:
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 $73,133.
Career Info
Copywriter jobs in US
Skills that affect Copywriter salaries in US
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Ad Copy
1% have this skill
2
Brand Marketing & Strategy
0% have this skill
3
Copywriting
0% have this skill
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B2B content
0% have this skill
5
Marketing Research & Strategy
0% have this skill
6
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
$128,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Writer reported a yearly salary of $128,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$1,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Orange County
$88,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr. Digital Content Specialist reported a yearly salary of $88,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Remote
$119,700
Yearly Salary
A Senior Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $119,700 with +$11,970 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Austin, TX
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $80,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Chicago, IL
$115,700
Yearly Salary
A Data Journalist reported a yearly salary of $115,700
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Austin, TX
$138,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $138,000 with +$13,800 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Content Marketer reported a yearly salary of $115,000 with +$11,500 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Remote
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $130,000 with +$75,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$88,910
Yearly Salary
A Copywriter reported a yearly salary of $88,910
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA