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)
Freelancing salaries are more difficult to estimate. Some charge per project, while others charge per hour. Here are some figures from 2005 that will help you better understand what a freelancer could earn: A lead generating sales letter went for $1000 to $2000 and a website could go for $300 to $400. If you want more information checkout this website: http://www.excessvoice.com/copyfees.htm. Invest in some survey results, they will be extremely helpful.
About two out of every five copywriters earn somewhere between $50,000 and $100,000 a year in gross income. If you would like to learn more about copywriting rates, you can find more here: http://www.excessvoice.com/copyfees.htm. Take advantage of these survey results so that you don't undercharge 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.
Remember though that all these figures are the median, if you know what you're doing you can earn much more than this. Build up your skills, study the surveys and make sure you're not undercharging yourself. This will go a long way and help you earn more money.
About the Author:
For tips, tricks, and tactics of a sought-after web copywriter, visit the site of Copywriter Ray Edwards. There you'll find a daily podcast, video tutorials and copywriting advice.
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