How much does a Ghost Writer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in the United States is $57,402. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,390 to a high of $69,297, with most professionals earning between $51,638 and $63,628.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $46,390 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $51,638 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $57,402 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $63,628 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $69,297 US March 01, 2025
25% $51,638 10% $46,390 90% $69,297 75% $63,628 $57,402 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 base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ghost Writer in the United States. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $51,638 to $63,628 with the average base salary of $57,402. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,399 to $65,409 with the average total cash compensation of $58,518.

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