Content Writer Salary Guide

Salary benchmarks for remote content writers, copywriters, and technical writers.

Updated March 2026Based on 5,000+ data points

Salary by Experience Level

Junior (0-2 yrs)$45K median

$35K$58K$70K

Mid-Level (2-5 yrs)$65K median

$50K$82K$100K

Senior (5-8 yrs)$90K median

$72K$112K$135K

Staff/Lead (8-12 yrs)$120K median

$95K$148K$180K

Principal (12+ yrs)$155K median

$125K$195K$240K

P25 - P75 P75 - P90

1.United States

$90K

2.United Kingdom

$68K

3.Canada

$62K

4.Australia

$60K

5.Germany

$55K

$90K

Senior Median

244%

Career Growth

$240K

Top Earners (P90)