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How much does a Technical Writer make?
Updated Jan. 19, 2022
US$68,555 /yr
Average Base Pay
4,844 salaries
US$45K
Low
US$69K
Average
US$104K
High
No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role
How much does a Technical Writer make? The national average salary for a Technical Writer is $68,555 in United States. Filter by location to see Technical Writer salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 4,844 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Writer employees.
Seniority Levels
L2
Technical Writer$64,214 /yr
L3
Senior Technical Writer$86,727 /yr
L4
Staff Technical Writer$68,614 /yr
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$91,725
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$86,727
per year
Technical Writer/Editor
$64,402
per year
Technical Writing
$63,831
per year
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3.6★
$42K
$88K
$42,396 - $88,382 Range
3.8★
$54K
$75K
$54,019 - $75,195 Range
4.5★
$71K
$82K
$70,875 - $81,986 Range
4.3★
$60K
$127K
$60,010 - $127,220 Range
4★
$66K
$118K
$66,488 - $118,036 Range
4.3★
$56K
$66K
$55,665 - $66,352 Range
4.1★
$50K
$69K
$50,209 - $68,961 Range
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4★
$44K
$59K
$44,325 - $59,090 Range
3.5★
$48K
$56K
$47,822 - $55,965 Range
4.3★
$62K
$81K
$61,634 - $80,831 Range
3.7★
$33K
$66K
$32,567 - $66,437 Range
3.5★
$56K
$83K
$56,095 - $82,828 Range
4.1★
$55K
$71K
$55,407 - $70,784 Range
2.9★
$45K
$63K
$44,734 - $62,500 Range
4★
$63K
$80K
$62,924 - $80,167 Range
3.7★
$21
$40
$21 - $40 Range
4★
$59K
$100K
$58,980 - $100,186 Range
4.3★
$47K
$82K
$46,540 - $81,793 Range
3.8★
$68K
$85K
$68,459 - $85,377 Range
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Technical Writer Salaries
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The national average salary for a Technical Writer is $64,214 per year in Canada. Filter by location to see a Technical Writer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 331 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Technical Writer employees.
The highest salary for a Technical Writer in Canada is $89,326 per year.
The lowest salary for a Technical Writer in Canada is $46,161 per year.
Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent technical writer salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Technical Writer and Editor in the Toronto Area area reported making $48,672 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Toronto Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
Company - Public
A Technical Writer in the Vancouver Area area reported making $52,000 per year
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
Vancouver Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
A Technical Writer in the Calgary Area area reported making $68,469 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Calgary Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
A Technical Writer in the Vancouver Area area reported making $36,862 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Vancouver Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Technical Writer in the Edmonton Area area reported making $65,299 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Edmonton Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
College / University
A Technical Writer in the Toronto Area area reported making $75,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Toronto Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Technical Writer in the Ottawa Area area reported making $58,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Ottawa Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Technical Writer in the Edmonton Area area reported making $60,000 per year
Additional Pay
$600 cash bonus
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Edmonton Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
A Technical Writer in the Vancouver Area area reported making $75,000 per year
Additional Pay
$8k cash bonus
$15k stock bonus
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Vancouver Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
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