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Technical Writer salary in Remote

Average Base Salary in Remote

$95,299
$6,900
Additional Cash Compensation
$102,199
Total Compensation
Median: 95,000
Min: $50K
Max: $175K

How Much Does a Technical Writer Make in Remote?

The average salary for a Technical Writer in Remote is $95,299. The average additional cash compensation for a Technical Writer in Remote is $6,900. The average total compensation for a Technical Writer in Remote is $102,199. Technical Writer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Technical Writer employees in Remote.

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Technical Writer Salary by gender

The average Technical Writer salary for women is $74,857 and the average Technical Writer salary for men is $116,714.

Technical Writer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Technical Writer with 7+ years of experience is $125,333. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $115,000.

Technical Writer Salary ranges

Average Product salaries in Remote

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Product Analyst$94,690
Min: $58K
Max: $185K
Technical Writer$95,299
Min: $50K
Max: $175K
Associate Product Manager$96,429
Min: $40K
Max: $125K
Product Owner$112,898
Min: $75K
Max: $182K
Technical Product Manager$130,955
Min: $78K
Max: $150K
Product Marketing Manager$138,518
Min: $55K
Max: $215K
Product Designer$147,602
Min: $10K
Max: $286K
Senior Technical Writer$147,860
Min: $98K
Max: $200K
Product Manager$150,182
Min: $40K
Max: $350K
Senior Product Manager$179,189
Min: $115K
Max: $327K
Senior Product Marketing Manager$197,722
Min: $110K
Max: $312K
Director of Product Marketing$197,972
Min: $90K
Max: $275K
Director of Product Management$211,628
Min: $116K
Max: $320K
Vice President of Product$237,335
Min: $105K
Max: $400K
CPO (Chief Product Officer)$260,500
Min: $195K
Max: $300K

FAQ

Q:

What is a technical writer?

A.
A technical writer has strong communication skills and is able to convey the technical aspects of a product and its features to both technical and non-technical users alike. They simplify complex concepts for written materials as well as create visual communication materials like videos and illustrations.
Q:

How do you become a technical writer?

A.
A technical writer often has a bachelor's or associate's degree in a relevant field or from a technical writing or communication program. They must have the ability to apply critical thinking skills to writing and communication.
Q:

Do technical writers make good money?

A.

The salary range for a technical writer is $41K—$224K. The average salary for a Technical Writer in Remote is $95,299.

Career Info

Technical Writer jobs in Remote

Skills that affect Technical Writer salaries in Remote

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Editing
0% have this skill
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Analytical Research
0% have this skill
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Content Strategy
0% have this skill
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B2B content
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Agile Product Development
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Ad Copy
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Average Technical Writer Salary by Company Size

Recent Technical Writer salaries in Remote

$58,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $58,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Remote
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $150,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$79,076
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $79,076
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Remote
$106,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $106,000 with +$6,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$50,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $50,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Remote
$65,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $65,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$65,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $65,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$50,000
Yearly Salary
A Writer reported a yearly salary of $50,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Remote
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $135,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Writer reported a yearly salary of $90,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Remote