A Copywriter II's salary isn't a fixed number.
It's shaped by several important factors.
Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
How Experience Level Affects Copywriter Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Copywriter II's salary.
As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases.
Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
Copywriter I (0-2 years): $63,409
Copywriter II (2-4 years): $71,542
Copywriter III (4-7 years): $88,311
Copywriter IV (7+ years): $104,777
Copywriting Supervisor (7+ years): $103,697
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Copywriter I
0-2 years
$63,409
Copywriter II
2-4 years
$71,542
Copywriter III
4-7 years
$88,311
Copywriter IV
7+ years
$104,777
Copywriting Supervisor
7+ years
$103,697
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How Do Copywriter II Salaries Vary from State to State?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work.
States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors
often pay more to attract Copywriter IIs.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities.
Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay.
Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
San Jose: $90,236
San Francisco: $89,248
Oakland: $87,367
San Jose, CA$90,236
San Francisco, CA$89,248
Oakland, CA$87,367
New York, NY$82,373
Paramus, NJ$81,371
Queens Village, NY$81,368
Passaic, NJ$81,300
Bergenfield, NJ$81,293
Stamford, CT$81,136
Huntington, NY$81,106
Newark, NJ$80,578
Bridgeport, CT$80,427
Vallejo, CA$80,284
New Brunswick, NJ$80,256
Petaluma, CA$80,213
Middlesex, NJ$80,077
Somerset, NJ$80,027
Santa Cruz, CA$79,934
Boston, MA$79,497
Monterey, CA$79,246
Seattle, WA$79,083
Santa Rosa, CA$79,068
Los Angeles, CA$79,047
Juneau, AK$78,861
Washington, DC$78,782
Orange, CA$78,527
Santa Ana, CA$78,338
Long Beach, CA$78,267
Anaheim, CA$78,253
Anchorage, AK$78,217
Santa Maria, CA$78,002
Everett, WA$77,988
Danbury, CT$77,736
Bremerton, WA$77,637
Tacoma, WA$77,380
New Suffolk, NY$77,378
Sacramento, CA$77,358
Santa Barbara, CA$77,280
Trenton, NJ$77,201
San Diego, CA$77,201
Brockton, MA$77,122
Fairbanks, AK$76,947
Lompoc, CA$76,765
Lowell, MA$76,707
Ventura, CA$76,693
Nashua, NH$76,679
Stockton, CA$76,672
Modesto, CA$76,149
Poughkeepsie, NY$75,992
Olympia, WA$75,856
Kennewick, WA$75,856
New Haven, CT$75,827
Lawrence, MA$75,570
Hartford, CT$75,498
Riverside, CA$75,484
New Bedford, MA$75,412
Richland, WA$75,412
Bakersfield, CA$75,312
San Bernardino, CA$75,284
New Britain, CT$75,276
Atlantic City, NJ$75,276
New London, CT$75,248
Norwich, CT$75,226
Portsmouth, NH$75,212
Boulder, CO$75,060
Portland, OR$74,962
Worcester, MA$74,955
Minneapolis, MN$74,733
Philadelphia, PA$74,633
Honolulu, HI$74,397
Saint Paul, MN$74,362
Vineland, NJ$74,346
Providence, RI$74,139
Chicago, IL$73,932
Bellingham, WA$73,846
Springfield, MA$73,788
Baltimore, MD$73,767
Chico, CA$73,588
Pittsfield, MA$73,395
Manchester, NH$73,259
Spokane, WA$72,944
Denver, CO$72,937
Albany, NY$72,601
Troy, NY$72,572
Nassau, NY$72,496
Schenectady, NY$72,422
Wilmington, DE$72,365
Burlington, VT$72,265
Salem, OR$72,236
Portland, ME$72,014
Yakima, WA$71,943
Rochester, MN$71,721
Reno, NV$71,685
Fresno, CA$71,685
Milwaukee, WI$71,621
Detroit, MI$71,549
Ann Arbor, MI$71,537
Allentown, PA$71,528
Colorado Springs, CO$71,406
Syracuse, NY$71,370
Carson City, NV$71,370
Houston, TX$71,270
Eugene, OR$71,234
Gary, IN$71,149
Springfield, OR$71,091
Bismarck, ND$71,077
Galveston, TX$71,027
Medford, OR$70,920
Fort Collins, CO$70,891
Concord, NH$70,855
Austin, TX$70,834
Mesa, AZ$70,683
Reading, PA$70,676
Phoenix, AZ$70,669
Dallas, TX$70,648
Saint Cloud, MN$70,579
Madison, WI$70,483
Utica, NY$70,290
Rochester, NY$70,176
Des Moines, IA$70,168
Raleigh, NC$70,161
Atlanta, GA$70,054
Battle Creek, MI$70,032
Salt Lake City, UT$70,011
Lancaster, PA$69,904
Harrisburg, PA$69,804
Kansas City, MO$69,732
Champaign, IL$69,718
Kansas City, KS$69,718
Fort Worth, TX$69,711
Columbus, OH$69,698
Boca Raton, FL$69,682
Pittsburgh, PA$69,653
Richmond, VA$69,625
Indianapolis, IN$69,610
Cleveland, OH$69,603
Las Vegas, NV$69,517
Cincinnati, OH$69,517
Petersburg, VA$69,410
Huntsville, AL$69,303
Lansing, MI$69,255
Lebanon, PA$69,246
Pueblo, CO$69,238
Appleton, WI$69,217
Buffalo, NY$69,188
Dayton, OH$69,167
Racine, WI$69,152
Charlotte, NC$69,145
Saint Louis, MO$69,124
York, PA$69,081
Elkhart, IN$69,081
Gastonia, NC$69,067
Billings, MT$69,050
Beaumont, TX$69,031
Lorain, OH$69,017
Benton Harbor, MI$69,002
Toledo, OH$68,988
Binghamton, NY$68,952
Rock Hill, SC$68,945
Rockford, IL$68,909
Springfield, IL$68,881
Elyria, OH$68,873
Fargo, ND$68,873
Flagstaff, AZ$68,823
Fort Lauderdale, FL$68,780
Duluth, MN$68,738
Miami, FL$68,738
Cheyenne, WY$68,687
Grand Forks, ND$68,687
Bangor, ME$68,530
Cedar Rapids, IA$68,451
Durham, NC$68,421
Louisville, KY$68,416
Grand Rapids, MI$68,401
Hialeah, FL$68,394
Casper, WY$68,294
Scranton, PA$68,208
New Orleans, LA$68,187
Virginia Beach, VA$68,180
Akron, OH$68,144
Peoria, IL$68,051
Sarasota, FL$68,036
Nashville, TN$67,986
Omaha, NE$67,986
Green Bay, WI$67,986
Baton Rouge, LA$67,951
Charleston, SC$67,936
Jamestown, NY$67,901
Davenport, IA$67,901
Tucson, AZ$67,865
Saint Petersburg, FL$67,822
Tampa, FL$67,808
Evansville, IN$67,765
Port Arthur, TX$67,765
Bradenton, FL$67,736
Santa Fe, NM$67,607
Orlando, FL$67,478
Clearwater, FL$67,457
Canton, OH$67,307
La Crosse, WI$67,307
Albuquerque, NM$67,264
Newport News, VA$67,257
High Point, NC$67,235
Ogden, UT$67,207
Corpus Christi, TX$67,149
Norfolk, VA$67,106
Laramie, WY$67,106
Rock Island, IL$67,063
Saginaw, MI$67,049
Jacksonville, FL$67,042
Salisbury, NC$67,028
Boise, ID$67,013
Moline, IL$66,978
Fort Myers, FL$66,956
Memphis, TN$66,942
Tulsa, OK$66,906
Waterloo, IA$66,863
Spartanburg, SC$66,792
Lincoln, NE$66,756
Fort Wayne, IN$66,742
Provo, UT$66,734
Cedar Falls, IA$66,649
San Antonio, TX$66,620
Greensboro, NC$66,591
South Bend, IN$66,584
Savannah, GA$66,505
Muskegon, MI$66,477
Birmingham, AL$66,470
Winston Salem, NC$66,435
Lake Charles, LA$66,262
Anderson, IN$66,248
Lexington, KY$66,226
Augusta, GA$66,205
Greenville, SC$66,205
Lima, OH$66,148
Wichita, KS$66,141
Tuscaloosa, AL$66,141
Columbia, SC$66,076
Springfield, OH$66,062
Asheville, NC$65,947
Bloomington, IN$65,897
Knoxville, TN$65,640
Shreveport, LA$65,633
Wilmington, NC$65,540
Roanoke, VA$65,540
Topeka, KS$65,411
Frankfort, KY$65,403
Oklahoma City, OK$65,354
Chillicothe, OH$65,325
Longview, TX$65,318
Melbourne, FL$65,311
Sioux Falls, SD$65,196
Mobile, AL$65,189
Terre Haute, IN$65,160
Altoona, PA$65,118
Amarillo, TX$65,067
Killeen, TX$65,046
Fayetteville, AR$64,989
Chattanooga, TN$64,967
Sioux City, IA$64,903
Idaho Falls, ID$64,889
Lynchburg, VA$64,831
Gainesville, FL$64,738
Portsmouth, OH$64,703
Little Rock, AR$64,688
Lafayette, LA$64,660
Youngstown, OH$64,660
Daytona Beach, FL$64,617
Clarksville, TN$64,610
Pensacola, FL$64,602
Temple, TX$64,597
Hopkinsville, KY$64,388
Erie, PA$64,373
Florence, SC$64,345
Charleston, WV$64,230
Great Falls, MT$64,195
Macon, GA$64,094
Tallahassee, FL$64,087
Fayetteville, NC$64,073
Waco, TX$64,059
Helena, MT$64,009
Pine Bluff, AR$63,981
Vincennes, IN$63,894
Lubbock, TX$63,866
Alamogordo, NM$63,823
Twin Falls, ID$63,758
Rapid City, SD$63,737
Jackson, MS$63,608
Huntington, WV$63,603
Greenville, MS$63,601
Parkersburg, WV$63,528
Montgomery, AL$63,515
Wichita Falls, TX$63,443
Springfield, MO$63,443
Biloxi, MS$63,408
Monroe, LA$63,336
Johnstown, PA$63,286
Sumter, SC$63,257
Columbus, GA$63,250
Pascagoula, MS$63,114
Abilene, TX$63,114
Kingsport, TN$62,928
Albany, GA$62,928
Gulfport, MS$62,907
Alexandria, LA$62,671
Fort Smith, AR$62,492
El Paso, TX$62,299
Las Cruces, NM$61,977
Harlingen, TX$61,795
Pocatello, ID$61,784
Florence, AL$61,691
Brownsville, TX$61,676
Mcallen, TX$61,526
Dothan, AL$61,426
Columbus, MS$61,001
Altus, OK$60,668
Lawton, OK$60,532
Pierre, SD$60,274
What Skills Can Increase a Copywriter II's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Presentation (Mentioned in 4.7% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Digital Marketing (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): Digital marketing is the marketing of products or services using digital technologies, mainly on the Internet, but also including mobile phones, display advertising, and any other digital medium. Digital marketing's development since the 1990s and 2000s has changed the way brands and businesses use technology for marketing. As digital platforms are increasingly incorporated into marketing plans and everyday life, and as people use digital devices instead of visiting physical shops, digital marketing campaigns are becoming more prevalent and efficient. Digital marketing methods such as search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, campaign marketing, data-driven marketing, e-commerce marketing, social media marketing, social media optimization, e-mail direct marketing, Display advertising, e–books, and optical disks and games are becoming more common in our advancing technology. In fact, digital marketing now extends to non-Internet channels that provide digital media, such as mobile phones (SMS and MMS), callback, and on-hold mobile ring tones. In essence, this extension to non-Internet channels helps to differentiate digital marketing from online marketing, another catch-all term for the marketing methods mentioned above, which strictly occur online.
Product Marketing (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Product marketing is a process of promoting and selling a product to a customer. Also product marketing is defined as being the intermediary function between product development and increasing brand awareness. For example, product management deals with the basics of product development within a firm, whereas product marketing deals with marketing the product to prospects, customers, and others. Product marketing, as a job function within a firm, also differs from other marketing jobs such as social media marketing, marketing communications ("marcom"), online marketing, advertising, marketing strategy, and public relations, although product marketers may use channels such as online for outbound marketing for their product. A product market is something that is referred to when pitching a new product to the general public. Product market definition focuses on a narrow statement: the product type, customer needs (functional needs), customer type, and geographic area.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Presentation
4.7%
Digital Marketing
2.27%
Product Marketing
1.49%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay.
Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Copywriter II's salary.
Collaborating: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Product Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Collaborating
$75,119
5%
Product Marketing
$75,119
5%
Flexibility
$74,404
4%
Project Management
$74,404
4%
Innovation
$74,404
4%
Collaboration
$73,688
3%
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Copywriter II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Copywriter II salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $80,019.
While startup companies pay approximate $67,672.
Copywriter II Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$67,672
Growth Stage
51~500
$71,574
Established
501~5000
$77,274
Enterprise
5000+
$80,019
Copywriter II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Copywriter II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential
by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense
sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average.
In contrast, Copywriter positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay,
as these industries often view Copywriter II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industry for a Copywriter II
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services
$85,850
$41.0
20%
How Education impacts a Copywriter II's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Copywriter IIs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree,
higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data,
the median salary for a Copywriter II with a Bachelor's Degree is between
$69,465
and $73,989).
Copywriter II Salaries by Degree Level
Typical Education for Copywriter II
No Diploma1.0%
High School1.0%
Associates1.0%
Bachelors78.8%
Masters17.8%
Doctorate1.4%
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Degree Level
% of user with this level of education
No Diploma
1.0%
High School
1.0%
Associates
1.0%
Bachelors
78.8%
Masters
17.8%
Doctorate
1.4%
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Copywriter II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how a Copywriter II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting.
Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role.
Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
Hourly
Monthly
Weekly
Yearly
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Last Updated on June 01, 2026
$65,518
Average$71,542/year
$77,700
$5,460
Average$5,962/month
$6,475
$1,260
Average$1,376/week
$1,494
$31
Average$34/hour
$37
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$77,700
$6,475
$1,494
$37
Average
$71,542
$5,962
$1,376
$34
25th Percentile
$65,518
$5,460
$1,260
$31
Copywriter II Salary Growth & Career Path
For a Copywriter II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Copywriter III role.
This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to
$88,311 - a projected growth of
23%
over your current level.
Salaries for a Copywriter II can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $67,686 in 2023
to around $65,312 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Copywriter II salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Copywriter II Over Time
2022
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2023
$67,686
2024
$65,629
2025
$65,312
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$67,686
2024
$65,629
2025
$65,312
2026
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Most common benefits for Copywriter II
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Copywriter II
Here are companies hiring for Copywriter II and their salaries, click below for more details.
C
$128,509/per year
C R Bard Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
H
$124,697/per year
Henry Schein Canada
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$123,899/per year
Nordex Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$120,416/per year
Nipro Corp
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$115,870/per year
Enovis
Biotechnology
the United States
A
$114,553/per year
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
Biotechnology
the United States
M
$112,110/per year
MiniMed Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$111,500/per year
Labcorp Drug Development
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$110,229/per year
Life Technologies Corp
Biotechnology
the United States
Z
$106,224/per year
Zimmer Biomet
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$103,077/per year
Promontory Therapeutics
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$102,181/per year
Steris PLC
Biotechnology
the United States
G
$97,274/per year
Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$94,764/per year
Endeavor BioMedicines
Biotechnology
the United States
R
$94,402/per year
Replay Holdings LLC
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$94,235/per year
Pleno Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$93,666/per year
Simulaids Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$88,880/per year
NOIRLab/CAS
Biotechnology
the United States
O
$86,468/per year
Onward Technology
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$84,895/per year
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$84,682/per year
Eyeco Ltd
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$84,523/per year
Paerosol
Biotechnology
the United States
I
$83,525/per year
IONIQ Sciences Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$82,815/per year
Stateside PPE
Biotechnology
the United States
D
$82,041/per year
Digi Bio
Biotechnology
the United States
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FAQ about Copywriter II
1. Where can a Copywriter II earn the most?
A Copywriter II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer.
According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Copywriter II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Copywriter II is $90,236.
2. What is the highest pay for Copywriter II?
The highest pay for Copywriter II is $83,307.
3. What is the lowest pay for Copywriter II?
The lowest pay for Copywriter II is $60,033.
4. What are the responsibilities of Copywriter II?
Writes, proofreads, and edits content for a variety of projects (including print, web, mobile, video, and social media). Works closely with the account and/or creative teams to brainstorm ideas and develop concepts to ensure messaging aligns with industry, company, or target audience. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of communications and industry trends. Stays current on the appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistent messaging. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.
5. What industry pays the highest salary for Copywriter II?
The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Copywriter II roles,
with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.
Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?
Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.