Copywriter Salary by Country
Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+4%
projected growth
Category
Creative
Copywriter salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $78,300 | $6,500 |
 United Kingdom | $98,127 | $8,166 |
 Canada | $88,244 | $7,342 |
 Australia | $112,423 | $9,369 |
 Germany | $106,069 | $8,896 |
 France | $93,409 | $7,756 |
 Netherlands | $116,333 | $9,694 |
 Switzerland | $122,206 | $10,132 |
 Singapore | $107,548 | $8,975 |
 India | $15,813 | $1,317 |
 Japan | $69,743 | $5,812 |
 South Korea | $77,731 | $6,478 |
 Poland | $75,480 | $6,286 |
 Brazil | $32,280 | $2,700 |
 United Arab Emirates | $65,895 | $5,500 |
 Mexico | $36,543 | $3,043 |
 Ireland | $97,629 | $8,098 |
 Spain | $76,985 | $6,387 |
 Italy | $73,450 | $6,159 |
 Sweden | $102,005 | $8,506 |
 Norway | $147,257 | $12,271 |
 Denmark | $110,684 | $9,219 |
 Belgium | $114,052 | $9,466 |
 Austria | $96,374 | $7,984 |
 Portugal | $55,201 | $4,562 |
 Finland | $87,136 | $7,299 |
 China | $55,310 | $4,617 |
 Hong Kong | $77,426 | $6,454 |
 New Zealand | $73,697 | $6,161 |
 Indonesia | $13,108 | $1,092 |
 Philippines | $12,624 | $1,053 |
 Vietnam | $13,692 | $1,141 |
 Thailand | $26,635 | $2,220 |
 Malaysia | $42,262 | $3,514 |
 Israel | $88,992 | $7,405 |
 Saudi Arabia | $47,200 | $3,947 |
 Turkey | $34,236 | $2,854 |
 Argentina | $14,106 | $1,175 |
 Colombia | $25,202 | $2,100 |
 South Africa | $25,500 | $2,128 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
WritingEditingBrand voiceSEOResearch
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a copywriter make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 358.610.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 236.870.000 in Indonesia; ₩116,700,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays copywriters the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 358.610.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays copywriters the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 48 400 € per year (local currency).
- Is copywriter a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade.
- What skills do copywriters need?
- Common skills include Writing, Editing, Brand voice, SEO, Research. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other creative jobs are similar?
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