Senior Writer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Writer make in the United States? The average Senior Writer salary in the United States is $70,122 as of December 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $61,962 and $80,087. 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.

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$61,962 to $80,087

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Sr Proposal Writer/Technical Writer - Security Detection and Automation

Leidos - Reston , VA

The Sr Writer serves as the primary lead for content development, coordination, management, subject matter expert (SME) interviews, and writing of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests ...

Appcast Agency - 29 days ago

Senior Technical Writer

Scovios - Arlington , VA

Are you a technical writer or developer who enjoys writing documentation for developers, creating code examples, and developing design patterns that demonstrate how to build cool software? Database ...

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Senior Content Writer

TECHEAD - Richmond , VA

Web Content Writer | 15569 6 Month Contract Part-time - 15 hours weekly Remote TECHEAD is seeking a ... Work with senior leaders on communications, including business updates, event talking points and ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Technical Writer

CATALYST SOLUTIONS LLC - Stafford , VA

Check out OUR STORY at Technical Writer Date: November 2020 Job Description: We are a growing ... Senior Years of Experience: 8+ Citizenship: U.S. Degree required: Bachelor's Degree Certificates ...

ZipRecruiter - 86 days ago

TRADOC CG Speech Writer

Threat Tec - Hoopes Landing , VA

The Speech Writer's responsibilities include preparing speeches suited to the audience and platform ... Comprehensive senior level experience * Comfortable briefing senior military and civilian leaders ...

ZipRecruiter - 38 days ago

Technical Writer

Leidos - Chesapeake , VA

Leidos is seeking a Technical Writer who will support AN/SQQ-89(V) system technical data requirements for US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the ILC (Integrated Logicstics Center) program

Appcast Agency - 10 days ago

What does a Senior Writer do?

Senior Writer in El Paso, TX

Works closely with Managing Director of Development and Managing Director of Marketing and Communications on written development communications pieces and projects as assigned.

August 15, 2020

Helps compile bi-monthly lists of open, private funding opportunities appropriate to institutional goals, individual faculty research, and university programming needs.

September 02, 2020

Senior Writer in Herndon, VA

Drive research and data gathering initiatives to support your narratives with both qualitative and quantitative data from internal and external sources.

August 13, 2020

Senior Writer in Los Angeles, CA

Updates content of existing print, email, presentation, or web communication materials with new information to reflect current tone, statistics and timeframes.

April 07, 2020

Demonstrates strong detail orientation, process orientation, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

May 06, 2020

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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71808

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Writer in the United States. The base salary for Senior Writer ranges from $61,962 to $80,087 with the average base salary of $70,122. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,249 to $81,674 with the average total cash compensation of $71,808.

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