Content Writer New York
Content Writer salary in New York
Typical pay
$100,000a year
Most Content Writers earn $84k to $133k a year
From 77 current job postings, updated Nov 13, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Content Writer salary in New York is $100,000 a year. Most job postings pay $84,000 to $132,900. From 77 current job postings, updated Nov 13, 2026.
How much does a Content Writer make an hour?
A Content Writer in New York typically makes about $48.08 an hour. Most job postings pay $40.38 to $63.90.
How much does a Content Writer make a year?
A Content Writer in New York typically makes about $100,000 a year. Most job postings pay $84,000 to $132,900.
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Typical pay by city in New York
Back to the whole USNew York
$100k typical, most $84k to $133k
| New York, NY | $100k | $84k to $129k | 82 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | – | – | 1 |
| Buffalo, NY | – | – | 1 |
| Rochester, NY | – | – | 2 |
| Syracuse, NY | – | – | 0 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 7 job postings
- Experienced 30 job postings$80k $135k
Typical: $89k
- Senior 18 job postings$94k $124k
Typical: $106k
- Lead or manager 1 job postings
Not enough postings yet to show pay for Starting out and Lead or manager. We show pay once 10 postings at a level list it.
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Experienced: most postings pay $80k to $135k a year, typically $89k.
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Cost of living in New York
About $6,478 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included. Everyday prices run about 8% above the US average.
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How much does a Content Writer make in New York?
Employers hiring now typically offer $100,000 a year for Content Writer roles in New York. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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