Ghost Writer Salary in Durham, North Carolina

Ghost Writer Salary in Durham, NC

How much does a Ghost Writer make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Durham, NC is $54,204. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,276 to a high of $62,771, with most professionals earning between $49,530 and $58,688.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $45,276 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $49,530 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $54,204 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $58,688 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $62,771 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25% $49,530 10% $45,276 90% $62,771 75% $58,688 $54,204 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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    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ghost Writer in Durham, NC. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $49,530 to $58,688 with the average base salary of $54,204. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,530 to $58,688 with the average total cash compensation of $54,204.

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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

Durham, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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