Staff Writer Salary in the United States

Staff Writer Salary

How much does a Staff Writer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Writer in the United States is $60,178. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,754 to a high of $94,941, with most professionals earning between $56,292 and $78,374.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $52,754 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $56,292 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $60,178 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $78,374 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $94,941 US March 01, 2025
25% $56,292 10% $52,754 90% $94,941 75% $78,374 $60,178 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Staff Writer ?

In journalism, a staff writer byline indicates that the author of the article is an employee of the periodical, as opposed to being an independent freelance writer. In Britain, staff writers may work in the office instead of traveling to cover a beat. In an advertising agency, copywriting is the main responsibility of staff writers. In television, a staff writer is the probationary, entry-level position in the "writers room"; that is, the team that creates a television series....

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    Digital Content Writer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Writer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Writer III - Web

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Staff Writer in the United States. The base salary for Staff Writer ranges from $56,292 to $78,374 with the average base salary of $60,178. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,451 to $79,017 with the average total cash compensation of $66,237.

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