How much should you charge as a writer?

By Ugur Akinci

The question of “how much to charge” is always up in the air. I personally try not to quote an hourly rate and much rather work for a set fee. That avoids any second guessing on the part of the client as to how many hours any job “should take.”
Having said that, here is the official rate chart provided by Writing Assistance, Inc. about what a copy writer in the United States should charge for various projects:
>>> Copywriter
Qualifications:

  • 5+ years experience
  • Degree in Journalism/ Marketing/ Mass Communications
  • Most work with Designers, some produce own graphics

Projects:

  • Brochures
  • Web copy
  • Newsletters
  • Direct mail
  • Articles
  • Ads
  • Presentations
  • Re-Branding

Low: $45 an hour
Medium: $68 an hour
High: $100+ an hour
>>> Web Content Writer
Qualifications:

  • 5+ years experience
  • Degree in English/Communications
  • Works with Designer for architectural layout of pages
  • Develops concepts
  • Strong skills in MS Word, may have knowledge of other Web tools

Projects:

  • Web copy
  • Banner ads
  • Logos
  • SEO content
  • Articles

Low: $40 an hour
Medium: $65 an hour
High: $90+ an hour
To your writing career and success!

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