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Writers and Authors

Average base salary
$89,000 / year
$7,400 per month · $42.79 per hour

25th percentile
$60,000
Average
$89,000
75th percentile
$105,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
About this role

Writers and Authors is a professional role in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family, focused on Writers and Authors work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Writers and Authors pays 3% above the average across 41 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $86,500).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Writers and Authors make?

The average base salary for a Writers and Authors in the United States is $89,000 per year, or about $42.79 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $60,000 and $105,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?

The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $86,500 across 41 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
WePayFairly data is compiled from published survey sources and maintained by compensation professionals.

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