Copywriting Salaries

By Ray Edwards

This article will discuss the salaries and rates for an employed or a freelance copywriter.

Employed copywriters can earn a little or a lot based on their skill level and how well they sell themselves. The magazine Advertising Age found that the average salary for a copywriter in 2005 was around $60,000 after bonuses. (taken from http://www.collegeboard.com)

Freelancing salaries are more difficult to estimate. Some charge per project, while others charge per hour. Here are some figures from 2005 that will help you better understand what a freelancer could earn: A lead generating sales letter went for $1000 to $2000 and a website could go for $300 to $400. If you want more information checkout this website: http://www.excessvoice.com/copyfees.htm. Invest in some survey results, they will be extremely helpful.

About two out of every five copywriters earn somewhere between $50,000 and $100,000 a year in gross income. If you would like to learn more about copywriting rates, you can find more here: http://www.excessvoice.com/copyfees.htm. Take advantage of these survey results so that you don't undercharge yourself.

These figures were a median taken from the surveys, if you have technical knowledge that is quantifiable then you could earn more than these figures. So take some time and learn more about your field and develop your skills in order to gain a competitive edge.

Hopefully this article has given you a rough idea of what an employed or freelance copywriter can earn. If you want more information you should go to the site listed above and invest in some survey results, this will help you go much further as a copywriter.

It is important to note that these rates are a median and only give you an idea of what you could charge. Your exact rates will depend on the market, your expertise, and how well you sell yourself.

About the Author:

For an inside look at the techniques of a sought-after web copywriter, visit the site of Copywriter Ray Edwards. There you'll find many marketing resources and copywriting advice.