How much does a Writer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Sacramento, CA is $80,267. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,689 to $90,354, with most professionals earning between $63,879 and $99,538.

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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 – such as songwriter – bu...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Writer ranges from $71,689 to $90,354 with the average base salary of $80,267. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,852 to $94,112 with the average total cash compensation of $83,066.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,267 $71,689 - $90,354
Bonus $2,799 $2,163 - $3,757
Total Pay $83,066 $73,852 - $94,112
* 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 Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,709 - $90,379 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,630 - $90,279 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,874 - $89,326 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,395 - $93,765 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,339 - $96,215 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,262 - $94,857 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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