Copywriter Salary in United Kingdom
Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. The United Kingdom median is $98,127 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$98,127
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,166
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$98,127
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$47.18
varies by city
Copywriter salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $98,127 | $8,166 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $98,127 | $8,166 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $98,127 | $8,166 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $98,127 | $8,166 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $98,127 | $8,166 | 0% |
| London, England | $76,976 | $6,426 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $54,218 | $4,552 | -45% |
| Bristol, England | $52,611 | $4,418 | -46% |
| Manchester, England | $50,737 | $4,284 | -48% |
| Birmingham, England | $49,934 | $4,150 | -49% |
| Leeds, England | $46,051 | $3,882 | -53% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $45,382 | $3,748 | -54% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a copywriter make in United Kingdom?
- The national median copywriter salary in United Kingdom is about £73,300 per year (£6,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £33,900 to £73,300.
- Which United Kingdom city pays copywriters the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £73,300 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays copywriters the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £33,900 per year for a copywriter.
- What is the typical salary range for a copywriter in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, copywriter pay commonly spans from about £22,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £105,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have copywriter salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes copywriter pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is copywriter in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Video Editor.