How much does a Ghost Writer make in Rockford, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in Rockford, IL is $53,559. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,737 to a high of $62,024, with most professionals earning between $48,941 and $57,990.

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Ghost Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $44,737 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $48,941 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $53,559 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $57,990 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $62,024 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
25% $48,941 10% $44,737 90% $62,024 75% $57,990 $53,559 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 Rockford, IL. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $48,941 to $57,990 with the average base salary of $53,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,941 to $57,990 with the average total cash compensation of $53,559.

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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

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