Technical Writing Salaries
Technical Writing roles pay a median of $115,000 per year across 102 postings that disclose pay, ranging from $91,000 to $142,762.
Updated September 14, 2026
| Level | Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | USD | year | $75,000 | $78,500 | $86,900 | 5 |
| Middle | USD | year | $67,500 | $90,000 | $106,100 | 7 |
| Senior | USD | year | $97,812 | $115,888 | $143,026 | 72 |
| Senior | USD | hour | $34 | $43 | $58 | 8 |
| Lead | USD | year | $126,000 | $147,530 | $158,275 | 8 |
| All levels | USD | year | $91,000 | $115,000 | $142,762 | 102 |
| All levels | USD | hour | $36 | $36 | $55 | 13 |
| All levels | CAD | year | CA$89,850 | CA$100,250 | CA$123,799 | 10 |
| All levels | GBP | year | £44,241 | £60,000 | £64,200 | 5 |