Hourly Wage for Ghost Writer Salary in the United States

Ghost Writer Salary in the United States

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As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Ghost Writer in the United States is $27. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Ghost Writer in the US can go up to $31 and the lowest down to $22, but most earn between $25 and $29. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ghost Writer in the United States.

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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $22 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $25 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $27 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $29 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $31 US April 01, 2026
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A ghostwriter is a person who writes under someone else's name with their consent. Celebrities often employ ghostwriters to produce autobiographies. Ghost Writer or Ghostwriter may also refer to:...

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    Ghost Writer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

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27

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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29
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Ghost Writer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Ghost Writer ranges from $25 to $29 with the average hourly pay of $27. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $26 to $32 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $29.

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