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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Roanoke, VA is $51,184. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,754 to a high of $59,274, with most professionals earning between $46,771 and $55,419.

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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $42,754 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $46,771 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $51,184 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $55,419 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $59,274 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25% $46,771 10% $42,754 90% $59,274 75% $55,419 $51,184 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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $46,771 to $55,419 with the average base salary of $51,184. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,771 to $55,419 with the average total cash compensation of $51,184.

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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

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

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