Technical Writing Salaries
Technical Writing roles pay a median of $122,750 per year across 104 postings that disclose pay, ranging from $97,325 to $154,600.
Updated October 17, 2026
| Level | Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle | USD | year | $67,500 | $78,750 | $104,775 | 6 |
| Middle | USD | hour | $36 | $36 | $36 | 6 |
| Senior | USD | year | $103,341 | $122,500 | $151,988 | 70 |
| Senior | USD | hour | $34 | $43 | $58 | 8 |
| Lead | USD | year | $108,923 | $148,765 | $155,412 | 10 |
| Principal | USD | year | $135,760 | $165,550 | $171,512 | 6 |
| All levels | USD | year | $97,325 | $122,750 | $154,600 | 104 |
| All levels | USD | hour | $36 | $36 | $46 | 19 |
| All levels | CAD | year | CA$81,000 | CA$99,000 | CA$120,000 | 9 |