Copywriting Salaries
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This article will examine copywriting rates and wages.
Depending on your expertise and well how you sell yourself, you can earn a little or a lot. Advertising Age reported that in 2005 the average employed copywriter made around $60,000 after bonuses. (quoted 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 the median of those surveyed, thus if you have knowledge and expertise in a particular field that others don't, you could charge more money and have a greater gross income. Taking the time to learn about your field and develop superior expertise will help you gain a competitive edge and earn more money.
Hopefully this article helped you see what a copywriter could earn. If you want more information go to the site listed above and browse the surveys.
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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