How much does a Ghost Writer make in Norfolk, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Norfolk, VA is $54,073. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,700 to a high of $65,277, with most professionals earning between $48,643 and $59,938.

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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $43,700 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $48,643 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $54,073 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $59,938 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $65,277 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
25% $48,643 10% $43,700 90% $65,277 75% $59,938 $54,073 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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48643
59938
54073

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
49360
61615
55124
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ghost Writer in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $48,643 to $59,938 with the average base salary of $54,073. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,360 to $61,615 with the average total cash compensation of $55,124.

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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