What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Ghost Writer?

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.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
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
25% $25 10% $22 90% $31 75% $29 $27 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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  1. This Job:

    Ghost Writer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Technical Writer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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