How much does a Ghost Writer make in Kansas City, MO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Kansas City, MO is $56,197. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,416 to a high of $67,841, with most professionals earning between $50,554 and $62,292.

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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $45,416 Kansas City,MO March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $50,554 Kansas City,MO March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $56,197 Kansas City,MO March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $62,292 Kansas City,MO March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $67,841 Kansas City,MO March 01, 2025
25% $50,554 10% $45,416 90% $67,841 75% $62,292 $56,197 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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50554
62292
56197

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
51299
64035
57289
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ghost Writer in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $50,554 to $62,292 with the average base salary of $56,197. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,299 to $64,035 with the average total cash compensation of $57,289.

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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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