Copywriting Rates and Wages

submitted: Jul 31st 2008 | by: RayEdwards | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 284 | PDF View | Print Article

This article will examine copywriting rates and wages.

If you're an employed copywriter, you can make a little or a lot of money depending on your skill level and how well you advertise yourself. In 2005 the average salary for a copywriter was around $60,000 with bonuses, according to Advertising Age. (quoted 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.

Two out of every five copywriters makes between $50,000 and $100,000 gross income a year. Go ahead and take advantage of some survey results that you can purchase at http://www.excessvoice.com/copyfees.htm. These will help you make the most money and keep you from undercharging yourself.

These figures were the median of those surveyed, thus if you have knowledge and expertise in a particular field that others don't, you could charge more money and have a greater gross income. Taking the time to learn about your field and develop superior expertise will help you gain a competitive edge and earn more money.

Hopefully this article helped you see what a copywriter could earn. If you want more information go to the site listed above and browse the surveys.

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, check out the membership site of Copywriter Ray Edwards. There you'll find many marketing resources and copywriting advice.


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