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Copywriter salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 357 open job postings for Copywriter roles at 217 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 25 more postings in CAD (median CA$90K), 14 more postings in EUR (median €46.8K), 12 more postings in GBP (median £40.5K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Copywriter: postings by posted pay301 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $30K to $170K. Median $89.3K; middle half $75K–$106K.Median $89.3K$30K$170K

Postings per pay band: $30K–$40K: 16; $40K–$50K: 2; $50K–$60K: 4; $60K–$70K: 30; $70K–$80K: 44; $80K–$90K: 55; $90K–$100K: 54; $100K–$110K: 28; $110K–$120K: 22; $120K–$130K: 12; $130K–$140K: 6; $140K–$150K: 7; $150K–$160K: 5; $160K–$170K: 16.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$60K median, $53.6K–$68K typical, 15 postingsEntry level: middle half $53.6K–$68K, median $60K
  2. Mid level$80K median, $69.7K–$97.8K typical, 143 postingsMid level: middle half $69.7K–$97.8K, median $80K
  3. Senior$97.5K median, $87.6K–$114K typical, 140 postingsSenior: middle half $87.6K–$114K, median $97.5K

Companies hiring

  1. Interpublic$84.8K median, $70.7K–$84.8K typical, 17 postingsInterpublic: middle half $70.7K–$84.8K, median $84.8K
  2. Publicis Groupe$84K median, $82K–$103K typical, 10 postingsPublicis Groupe: middle half $82K–$103K, median $84K
  3. dentsuCA$103K median, CA$103K–CA$103K typical, 9 postings
  4. Le Tue Lezioni€22.50/hr (€46.8K/yr) median, €22.50–€22.50/hr typical, 9 postings

Top-paying companies

  1. Harvey · $205K median, 3 postings
  2. Phantom · $125K median, 3 postings
  3. Levi Strauss & Co. · $114K median, 4 postings
  4. Hilton · $99.8K median, 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$90K median, $75K–$107K typical, 287 postingsUnited States: middle half $75K–$107K, median $90K
  2. New York$87.5K median, $84K–$103K typical, 73 postingsNew York: middle half $84K–$103K, median $87.5K
  3. New York City, NY$87.5K median, $84K–$100K typical, 63 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $84K–$100K, median $87.5K
  4. California$97.5K median, $80K–$130K typical, 39 postingsCalifornia: middle half $80K–$130K, median $97.5K
  5. Remote$90K median, $75K–$118K typical, 122 postingsRemote: middle half $75K–$118K, median $90K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $90K median, $75K–$118K typical, from 101 postings. On-site: $88.4K median, $75.5K–$103K typical, from 156 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$99K median, $67.5K–$103K typical, 7 postings2–4 years: middle half $67.5K–$103K, median $99K

Newest Copywriter postings

  1. CopywriterTHE OLD GLOBE · San Diego, CA · $30.00–$32.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. CopywriterRobert Half · Remote · $35.63–$41.25/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. CopywriterPublicis Groupe · El Segundo, CA · $67K–$97K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior CopywriterGatesman · United States · $80K–$100K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Copywriter (6 month FTC)DEPT® · Canada · CA$55K–CA$65K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
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Questions and answers

How much does a Copywriter make?

The median posted base pay for Copywriter jobs is $89.3K a year, from 357 job postings with pay at 217 companies.

What is the typical Copywriter pay range?

The middle half of postings list $75K–$106K. The top 10% list $130K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $64K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Copywriter jobs?

By median posted pay: Harvey ($205K), Phantom ($125K), Levi Strauss & Co. ($114K).

How does Copywriter pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $60K, Mid level $80K, Senior $97.5K.

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