How much does a Ghost Writer make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Madison, WI is $54,782. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,759 to a high of $63,440, with most professionals earning between $50,059 and $59,314.

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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $45,759 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $50,059 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $54,782 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $59,314 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $63,440 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25% $50,059 10% $45,759 90% $63,440 75% $59,314 $54,782 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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $50,059 to $59,314 with the average base salary of $54,782. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,059 to $59,314 with the average total cash compensation of $54,782.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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