Technical Writing Salaries
Technical Writing roles pay a median of $122,500 per year across 102 postings that disclose pay, ranging from $98,038 to $154,900.
Updated October 8, 2026
| Level | Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle | USD | year | $67,500 | $78,750 | $104,775 | 6 |
| Senior | USD | year | $105,938 | $116,776 | $151,150 | 68 |
| Senior | USD | hour | $31 | $43 | $49 | 7 |
| Lead | USD | year | $140,008 | $148,765 | $155,412 | 10 |
| All levels | USD | year | $98,038 | $122,500 | $154,900 | 102 |
| All levels | USD | hour | $36 | $36 | $52 | 14 |
| All levels | CAD | year | CA$81,000 | CA$99,000 | CA$120,000 | 9 |
| All levels | GBP | year | £54,500 | £64,200 | £64,618 | 5 |