Hourly Wage for Ghost Writer Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Ghost Writer Salary

How much does a Ghost Writer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Ghost Writer in the United States is $27 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $24 and $30. Hourly rate 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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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $21 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $24 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $27 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $30 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $32 US March 26, 2024
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What is a Ghost Writer ?

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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    Technical Writer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for a Ghost Writer, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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27

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
24
31
27
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 $24 to $30 with the average hourly pay of $27. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $24 to $31 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $27.

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