Copywriter Salary in the US

$53,690
per year
per month
$4,470
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,600/year
Commission
$1,850/year
Profit Sharing
$1,200/year
Bonus
$130/month
Commission
$150/month
Profit Sharing
$100/month

Copywriter - Average Salary

The average salary for a Copywriter is $53,690 per year ($4,470 per month), which is $200 (+0.4%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Copywriter can expect an average starting salary of $38,220. The highest salaries can exceed $77,350.
$38,220
Low
$53,690
Average salary
$77,350
High
$3,190
Low
$4,470
Average salary
$6,450
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
$0
$47,800
$95,600
Salary$38,220 - 77,350
Bonus$0 - 6,500
Commission$0 - 5,500
Profit Sharing$0 - 6,250
Total Pay$38,220 - 95,600
$0
$3,990
$7,970
Salary$3,190 - 6,450
Bonus$0 - 540
Commission$0 - 460
Profit Sharing$0 - 520
Total Pay$3,190 - 7,970

Copywriter Salary Range

Low
$38,220
Average salary
$53,690
Experienced
$65,700
High
$77,350
Low
$3,190
Average salary
$4,470
Experienced
$5,480
High
$6,450
Among Copywriters in the US, Entry Level Copywriters and Junior Copywriters have the lowest salaries, while Pharmaceutical Copywriters, Financial Copywriters and Senior Copywriters enjoy the highest salaries.

Copywriter - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Copywriter$66K/year
+22% 
Financial Copywriter$62K/year
+16% 
Pharmaceutical Copywriter$61K/year
+14% 
Medical Copywriter$60K/year
+12% 
Technical Copywriter$59K/year
+9% 
Creative Copywriter$58K/year
+8% 
Marketing Copywriter$57K/year
+7% 
Freelance Copywriter$57K/year
+6% 
Product Copywriter$56K/year
+4% 
Digital Copywriter$51K/year
 -6%
SEO Copywriter$44K/year
 -18%
Junior Copywriter$37K/year
 -32%

Copywriter - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Copywriter with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $40,220 per year. A mid career Copywriter with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $50,450, while an experienced Copywriter with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $65,700. Copywriters with more than 20 years of experience earn $72,545 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Copywriter

Late Career▲ +35%
Experienced▲ +22%
Average Salary$53,690/year
Mid Career▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -25%

Gender Breakdown

Female
57%
Male
43%

Copywriter - Jobs by Location

Copywriter - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Copywriter jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Copywriter

How much does a Copywriter make in the US?
A Copywriter in the US earns an average of $53,690 gross per year, which is about $4,470 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Copywriter updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Copywriter in the US?
The starting salary of a Copywriter in the US is around $38,220 gross per year. Entry Level Copywriters and Junior Copywriters usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Copywriter in the US?
The highest salary of a Copywriter in the US can reach and exceed $77,350 gross per year. Pharmaceutical Copywriters, Financial Copywriters and Senior Copywriters usually have the highest salaries.
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