Ghost Writer Salary in New York, New York

Ghost Writer Salary in New York, NY

How much does a Ghost Writer make in New York, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in New York, NY is $64,947. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,249 to a high of $75,211, with most professionals earning between $59,347 and $70,320.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $54,249 New York,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $59,347 New York,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $64,947 New York,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $70,320 New York,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $75,211 New York,NY March 01, 2025
25% $59,347 10% $54,249 90% $75,211 75% $70,320 $64,947 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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    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 New York, NY. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $59,347 to $70,320 with the average base salary of $64,947. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,347 to $70,320 with the average total cash compensation of $64,947.

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About New York, New York    The City of New York, usually called either New York City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estim....More

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