The salary trajectory of a Technical Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,147 per year (estimate) and goes up to $230,294 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Technical Writer at Upwork is $103,012 per year or $50 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,922 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $79,644 (25th percentile) and $134,499 (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 $6,637 and $11,208 monthly.
