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Proofreader Hourly Rate

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Updated: 12 Jun 2013

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Proofreader 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$24,678 - $61,412

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MEDIAN: $39,009

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Proofreader Job Listings

Legal Proofreader (Flexible) (GLJ979Z)

Jun 13

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Job Description GetLegalJobs.net is looking for Part-Time and Full-Time Legal Proofreaders. Flexible scheduling is available to hired applicants. We seek... - Indeed

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Legal Proofreader (Morning) (GLJ975Z)

Jun 13

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Job Description GetLegalJobs.net is looking for Part-Time Legal Proofreaders to fulfill morning shifts. We seek individuals willing to perform secretarial tasks... - Indeed

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Part-Time Legal Proofreader (GLJ973Z)

Jun 13

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Job Description GetLegalJobs.net is looking for Part-Time Legal Proofreaders. We seek individuals willing to perform secretarial tasks in an office. No... - Indeed

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$13	$26	$39
Hourly Rate	$11.37 - $29.77
Overtime	$13.50 - $36.52

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$26K	$52K	$78K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,272
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$24,678 - $61,412
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 12 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 232

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Proofreader Tasks

Proof new and existing materials to ensure accurate use of grammar and correct spelling.
Verify correct word breaks and that elements are set according to design specifications.
Ensure that all editorial changes have been inputed properly.
Assist in light copyediting.

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Companies and Industries for Proofreader Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Marketing, Advertising, and Media Management	$9.86 - $26.28
Publishing	$10.00 - $25.16
Textbook Publisher	$10.39 - $25.93
Commercial Printing	$10.25 - $24.26
Advertising Agency	$9.90 - $26.96

Popular Employers

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Key Statistics for Proofreader Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 68%			Male 32%
Hourly Rate:	$13.50 - $20.09			$13.96 - $25.01

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

36%

5-9 years

19%

10-19 years

22%

20 years or more

17%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$11.05 - $27.39
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language	$11.53 - $25.39
Master of Arts (MA), English Language	$17.69 - $30.52

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 55%		Dental: 38%
	Vision: 29%		None: 44%

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