Junior Copywriter Salaries in the US

Based on 35 verified submissionsLast updated Oct 8, 2026

What does a Junior Copywriter earn in United States?

The median total compensation for a Junior Copywriter in United States is $64,000, based on 35 verified salary submissions. Most Junior Copywriter pay falls between $56,500 and $70,000, and the top 10% earn $72,600 or more.

Top
$73K/yr
90th Percentile
High
$70K/yr
75th Percentile
Median
$64K/yr
50th Percentile
Low
$57K/yr
25th Percentile

How we calculate this: we combine pay data from three sources, job postings, salaries self-reported by marketers, and pay verified by recruiters. Figures include base salary, bonus, and equity, and we update them as new data comes in, most recently on Oct 8, 2026.

Which companies pay the most?

Company
Michael Kors
Michael Kors
In-house
$70,000$70K to $72K3 submissions

Recent submissions

Role TypeSizeLocation
$55,0002 yearsAgency51-200Nashville4d ago
$60,0003 yearsAgency51-200New York City1w ago
$58,0001 yearAgency51-200New York City2w ago
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How does pay grow with experience?

Do in-house or agency roles pay more?

In-house
+27% more
$70,000
$64K to $72KBased on 22 submissions
Agency
$55,000
$50K to $58KBased on 13 submissions

Does remote, hybrid, or on-site work pay more?

Remote
$65,000
Median total payBased on 5 submissions
Hybrid
$58,500
Median total payBased on 20 submissions
On-site
+8% more
$70,000
Median total payBased on 9 submissions

Where does this role pay the most?

Location
Costa Mesa
$70,000—4 submissions
New York City
$63,000$59K to $70K7 submissions

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