How much does a Professional Writer make in Fort Collins, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Writer in Fort Collins, CO is $56,594. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,765 to $68,165, with most professionals earning between $37,816 and $78,700.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Professional Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Writer in Fort Collins, CO. The base salary for Professional Writer ranges from $46,765 to $68,165 with the average base salary of $56,594. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,703 to $71,790 with the average total cash compensation of $57,851.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $56,594 $46,765 - $68,165
Bonus $1,257 $938 - $3,625
Total Pay $57,851 $47,703 - $71,790
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
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CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,275 - $70,367 COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
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CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,202 - $70,260 COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
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About Fort Collins, Colorado    Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situ....More

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