How much does a Speech Writer make in the United States? The average Speech Writer salary in the United States is $131,096 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $111,869 and $150,962. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Speech Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Speech Writer Salary $94,364 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Speech Writer Salary $111,869 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Speech Writer Salary $131,096 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Speech Writer Salary $150,962 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Speech Writer Salary $169,050 US February 26, 2024
25% $111,869 10% $94,364 90% $169,050 75% $150,962 $131,096 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Problem Solving: Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.

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Supply chain: A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.

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Proofreading: Proofreading is the reading of a galley proof or an electronic copy of a publication to detect and correct production errors of text or art.

Problem Solving 0.22%
Supply chain 0.09%
Proofreading 0.06%
Others 99.63%

Job Description for Speech Writer

Speech Writer researches, drafts, writes, and edits a variety of speeches, talking points, press statements, web content, news releases, and other materials for executives. Translates the ideas, objectives, position, and management philosophy into messaging that relates to the topic, speaker, and intended audience. Being a Speech Writer ensures consistent messaging strategy and brand identity are included in every piece. Provides subject matter expertise in delivering presentations and speeches Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Speech Writer typically reports to a manager. The Speech Writer work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Speech Writer typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Speech Writer, the upper level is Communications Editor IV and then progresses to Communications Editor Supervisor.

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Speech Writer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Speech Writer, the highest Speech Writer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Speech Writer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Speech Writer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Speech Writer salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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