The salary trajectory of a Technical Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,143 per year (estimate) and goes up to $230,303 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Technical Writer at Upwork is $103,020 per year or $50 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,924 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $79,653 (25th percentile) and $134,504 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Upwork Technical Writer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Technical Writer professionals typically earn between $38 and $65 per hour.
Technical Writer professionals typically earn between $6,638 and $11,209 monthly.
