Writer Salary in Saint Petersburg, FL

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How much does a Writer make in Saint Petersburg, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Saint Petersburg, FL is $70,559. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,018 to $79,427, with most professionals earning between $56,152 and $87,501.

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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 Salary Range for Writer in Saint Petersburg, FL

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 Saint Petersburg, FL. The base salary for Writer ranges from $63,018 to $79,427 with the average base salary of $70,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,918 to $82,728 with the average total cash compensation of $73,017.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,559 $63,018 - $79,427
Bonus $2,458 $1,900 - $3,300
Total Pay $73,017 $64,918 - $82,728
* 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 Saint Petersburg, FL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Clearwater, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,679 - $79,000 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Tampa, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,005 - $79,411 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Brandon, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,005 - $79,411 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Bradenton, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,938 - $79,327 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Sarasota, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,217 - $79,679 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Spring Hill, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,446 - $78,707 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
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About Saint Petersburg, Florida    St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2015 census estimate, the population was 257,083, making it the fifth-m....More

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