Writer
$106,250
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 29.9%
- Live roles
- 538
Highest-paying jobs
Freelance Business Writer
Freelance Finance Content Writer
Freelance Finance Content Writer
Freelance Business Writer
Editorial Writer
Principal Regulatory Writer (Temporary)
Senior Regulatory Writer (Temporary)
Technical Writer
Principal Medical Writer
Regulatory Writer and/or Regulatory QC/ Editor
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
NoGigiddy
|
$42,640 | 44 |
Anduril Industries
|
$124,000 | 10 |
Costello Medical
|
$70,372 | 5 |
|
Mint Studios
|
$624,000 | 4 |
| VB Vir Biotechnology | $312,000 | 3 |
Precision Medicine Group
|
$110,000 | 3 |
|
Revolution Medicines
|
$205,250 | 2 |
Kizen
|
$145,500 | 2 |
Writer salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| London | $407,291 | 4 |
| New York | $96,250 | 20 |
| Boston | $95,000 | 5 |
| Chicago | $55,120 | 7 |
| Austin | $48,880 | 8 |
| San Francisco | $42,640 | 11 |
| Los Angeles | $42,640 | 7 |
| Seattle | $42,640 | 5 |
| Denver | $42,640 | 7 |
| Atlanta | $42,640 | 4 |
Musician vs Writer: which pays more?
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Musician and Writer are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.