$59,024
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$43k
MEDIAN
$59k
90%
$78k
The average salary for a Copywriter is $59,024
Base Salary
$43k - $78k
Bonus
$193 - $8k
Profit Sharing
$3k - $4k
Total Pay
$42k - $102k
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What Do Copywriters Do?
Copywriter Tasks
- Research, write, edit, and proof all levels of copy including headlines and body copy, for all online, offline, external and internal needs.
- Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Understand the goal, audience, and message of a campaign and create copy to suit.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
62.6%
Male
35.0%
Prefer to self-define
2.4%
This data is based on 123 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
72%
Dental
62%
Vision
53%
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