Writer Salary in Honolulu, Hawaii

How much does a Writer make in Honolulu, HI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Honolulu, HI is $77,223. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,970 to $86,927, with most professionals earning between $61,457 and $95,763.

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What is a Writer?

A Writer is a person who uses written words in various styles and techniques to communicate their ideas. Writers produce various forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, and essays as well as various reports and news articles that may be of interest to the public. Writers' texts are published across a range of media. Skilled writers who are able to use language to express ideas well, often contribute significantly to the cultural content of a society. The term "Writer" is also used elsewhere in the arts â€“ such as songwriter â€“ bu...

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Collaborates with authors, subject matter experts, and professional staff while preparing a full range of technical documents.

November 08, 2022

Provide seasoned, best-practices written expertise to business partners enterprise-wide on solutions for communications and resources available to create change among internal and external stakeholders.

January 27, 2023

Review entry details and verify for compliance data related to calculation of duties, duty policy, Participating Government Agencies, trade agreements, prior notice or any specific requests by Customs for the proper filing for release.

March 02, 2023

Develop strong, trusting relationships between clients and agency partners, providing leadership and support during strategy, ideation, and execution.

March 25, 2023

Manage client expectations, bringing issues/concerns to clients' attention before they become problems, offering potential solutions, and advising of potential delivery delays.

April 03, 2023

Works with program/project teams to develop various engineering specifications, field procedures, and software and hardware user documentation.

April 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Writer in Honolulu, HI

Average Base Salary

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68970

86927

77223

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

71051

90542

79916

What is the average salary for Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Writer in Honolulu, HI. The base salary for Writer ranges from $68,970 to $86,927 with the average base salary of $77,223. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,051 to $90,542 with the average total cash compensation of $79,916.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,223	$68,970 - $86,927
Bonus	$2,693	$2,081 - $3,615
Total Pay	$79,916	$71,051 - $90,542

* 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.

Writer Salary Near Honolulu, HI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Waipahu, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,131 - $87,131	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Ewa Beach, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,163 - $87,170	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Pearl City, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,163 - $87,170	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Kaneohe, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,163 - $87,170	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Kahului, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,698 - $86,585	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Hilo, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,698 - $86,585	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI

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About Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu along the southeast coast of the island of Oʻahu.[a] The city is the main gateway to Hawaiʻi and a major portal into the United States. The city is also a major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. Honolulu is the most remote city of its size in the world and is the westernmost...

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