Ghost Writer Salary in San Jose, California

Ghost Writer Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Ghost Writer make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ghost Writer in San Jose, CA is $70,135. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,583 to a high of $81,219, with most professionals earning between $64,088 and $75,937.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $58,583 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $64,088 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $70,135 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $75,937 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ghost Writer Salary $81,219 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $64,088 10% $58,583 90% $81,219 75% $75,937 $70,135 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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    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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Ghost Writer ranges from $64,088 to $75,937 with the average base salary of $70,135. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,088 to $75,937 with the average total cash compensation of $70,135.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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