$73,482
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$50k
MEDIAN
$73k
90%
$103k
The average salary for a Senior Writer is $73,482
Base Salary
$50k - $103k
Bonus
$1k - $13k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $3k
Total Pay
$49k - $108k
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What Do Senior Writers Do?
Senior Writer Tasks
- Research, integrate information about, and understand complex topics.
- Edit documents and ensure fit to standards and specifications.
- Distill information into clear, concise summaries and presentations.
- Write documents according to specifications, ensuring audience fit.
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Job Satisfaction for Senior Writer
Based on 47 responses, the job of Senior Writer has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.83 out of 5. On average, Senior Writers are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Female
75.2%
Male
24.2%
Prefer to self-define
0.6%
This data is based on 157 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
91%
Dental
83%
Vision
75%
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