“How much should you pay a freelance writer for your marketing content? This FAQ doesn’t have a simple answer. Most intermediate to advanced freelance writers charge between 10 cents and $1 per word, depending on the amount of work they will have to put into the project. But, the way they bill that average range will vary. Some freelance writers bill at a flat rate, per hour, or per monthly retainer for frequent work (in this case, a volume-based discount should apply), rather than per word. Typically, freelance writers who use one of those last three billing methods will include services beyond just the content.
In addition, rates change per industry, company, writer, location and project (and many other variables), which is probably why this question often goes unanswered on the Interwebs. But, that also kind of sucks.”
In addition, rates change per industry, company, writer, location and project (and many other variables), which is probably why this question often goes unanswered on the Interwebs. But, that also kind of sucks.”
That's why the team at ClearVoice surveyed 500+ freelance writers about their experience and pay, and the infographic below illustrates what they found:
![2018 Survey Results: How Much Should I Pay a Freelance Writer? [Infographic]](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IbxF915adnE/WyEejLtbboI/AAAAAAABhX0/jXXwTytzI_sP49mRAopcnzjh5xpcsFMEACKgBGAs/s0-rw/ClearVoice-FreelanceWriterPayRateSurvey-infographi-0.png)
![2018 Survey Results: How Much Should I Pay a Freelance Writer? [Infographic]](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IbxF915adnE/WyEejLtbboI/AAAAAAABhX0/jXXwTytzI_sP49mRAopcnzjh5xpcsFMEACKgBGAs/s0/ClearVoice-FreelanceWriterPayRateSurvey-infographi-0.png)
