Copywriting Salaries
This article will examine copywriting rates and wages.
Employed copywriters can earn a little or a lot based on their skill level and how well they sell themselves. The magazine Advertising Age found that the average salary for a copywriter in 2005 was around $60,000 after bonuses. (taken from http://www.collegeboard.com)
The income for a freelance copywriter is more difficult to estimate. Some charge their clients for each project while others charge an hourly rate. To help you better understand what a freelance copywriter can make, here are some rough figures from 2005: Freelancers generally charged $1000 to $2000 for a lead generating sales letter and $300 to $400 for a website.
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 a median taken from the surveys, if you have technical knowledge that is quantifiable then you could earn more than these figures. So take some time and learn more about your field and develop your skills in order to gain a competitive edge.
Hopefully this article has given you a rough idea of what an employed or freelance copywriter can earn. If you want more information you should go to the site listed above and invest in some survey results, this will help you go much further as a copywriter.
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.
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