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Technical Writer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 58 open job postings for Technical Writer roles at 29 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in EUR. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Technical Writer: postings by posted pay57 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 10 bands from $40K to $140K. Median $99.1K; middle half $77.5K–$111K.Median $99.1K$40K$140K

Postings per pay band: $40K–$50K: 3; $50K–$60K: 1; $60K–$70K: 1; $70K–$80K: 11; $80K–$90K: 3; $90K–$100K: 16; $100K–$110K: 5; $110K–$120K: 13; $120K–$130K: 1; $130K–$140K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$63.9K median · $46K–$78.4K typical · 3 postingsEntry level: middle half $46K–$78.4K, median $63.9K
  2. Mid level$91K median · $77.5K–$110K typical · 34 postingsMid level: middle half $77.5K–$110K, median $91K
  3. Senior$99.1K median · $99.1K–$117K typical · 19 postingsSenior: middle half $99.1K–$117K, median $99.1K

Companies hiring

  1. Cgsfederal$99.1K median · $86.5K–$99.1K typical · 15 postingsCgsfederal: middle half $86.5K–$99.1K, median $99.1K
  2. Leidos$92.2K median · $73K–$116K typical · 5 postingsLeidos: middle half $73K–$116K, median $92.2K
  3. Abbott$92K median · $92K–$117K typical · 4 postingsAbbott: middle half $92K–$117K, median $92K
  4. Booz Allen Hamilton_United States$114K median · $90.7K–$114K typical · 4 postingsBooz Allen Hamilton_United States: middle half $90.7K–$114K, median $114K

Top-paying companies

  1. Booz Allen Hamilton_United States · $114K median · 4 postings
  2. Cgsfederal · $99.1K median · 15 postings
  3. Leidos · $92.2K median · 5 postings
  4. Abbott · $92K median · 4 postings
  5. Fenwal, Inc. · $77.5K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$99.1K median · $77.5K–$111K typical · 55 postingsUnited States: middle half $77.5K–$111K, median $99.1K
  2. District of Columbia$86.5K median · $54K–$105K typical · 7 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $54K–$105K, median $86.5K
  3. Washington, DC$86.5K median · $54K–$105K typical · 7 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $54K–$105K, median $86.5K
  4. California$106K median · $99.1K–$111K typical · 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $99.1K–$111K, median $106K
  5. Remote$99.1K median · $99.1K–$110K typical · 18 postingsRemote: middle half $99.1K–$110K, median $99.1K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $99.1K median, $99.1K–$110K typical, from 18 postings. On-site: $91K median, $77K–$106K typical, from 25 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$85K median · $77.5K–$92K typical · 7 postings2–4 years: middle half $77.5K–$92K, median $85K

Newest Technical Writer postings

  1. Technical WriterAbbott · $61.3K–$123K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Sr. Technical WriterAbbott · $78K–$156K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Technical WriterAbbott · Madison, WI · $61.3K–$123K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Technical WriterAbbott · Madison, WI · $78K–$156K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Technical Writer - ServiceNowAkima · Remote · $100K–$120K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Technical Writer make?

The median posted base pay for Technical Writer jobs is $99.1K a year, from 58 job postings with pay at 29 companies.

What is the typical Technical Writer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $77.5K–$111K. The top 10% list $117K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $70.5K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Technical Writer jobs?

By median posted pay: Booz Allen Hamilton_United States ($114K), Cgsfederal ($99.1K), Leidos ($92.2K).

How does Technical Writer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $63.9K, Mid level $91K, Senior $99.1K.

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