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Updated: 2 Feb 2012

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	National Salary 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	$32K	$64K	$96K
Salary	$37,095 - $90,150
Bonus	$1,007 - $11,920
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). )	$23,193 - $95,601
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 2 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 31

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Job Listings for Speech Writer Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 20	Speech Writer		Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
	creativity. If you possess Speech Writing experience... speech writing experience for senior executives in a corporate environment. Experience writing speeches... Indeed
Jan 24	Speech Writer	oDesk	Menlo Park, California
	I am in need of a Speech writer to write a speech with the concept of the African American Male living in a Safe Coma being the focus. It only needs to be 2... Indeed
Jan 14	Speech Writer, Communications	The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation	Seattle, Washington
	Position Title Speech Writer, Communications... the speeches, talking points, op-eds, and other materials that contain those messages. • Write speeches... Indeed
Jan 12	Senior Speech Writer / Editor	UBS Financial Services, Inc	Weehawken, New Jersey
	globally, including: 1. Speeches, talking points, op... team; facilitate the sharing of information/speeches/content Skills: â€¢ Proven speechwriter w... Indeed

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Education, College/University	$35,163 - $94,258
Government	$39,026 - $102,241
Government Contractor	$38,106 - $110,762
Insurance & Financial Services	$37,544 - $102,771

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Key Statistics for Speech Writer Jobs

Gender

	Female 68%			Male 32%
Salary:	$41,508 - $87,806			$39,000 - $74,644

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

42%

5-9 years

23%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

10%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$46,000 - $75,000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci)	Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English/Creative Writing Emphasis	Not enough data

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 79%		Dental: 71%
	Vision: 57%		None: 21%

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Speech Writer Job Description

People with the job title Speech Writer typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Public Relations Specialists

Engage in promoting or creating good will for individuals, groups, or organizations by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media. May prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches.

Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.