Copywriter Salaries in United Kingdom

The average salary for a Copywriter is £34,343 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 1528 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Copywriter employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Copywriter in United Kingdom is £43,387 per year.

The lowest salary for a Copywriter in United Kingdom is £27,545 per year.

Copywriters earn similar pay to technical writers, journalists and marketing communication specialists. Extensive work experience, a strong writing sample or a portfolio of past work can help an applicant to command higher pay. Successful copywriters can move into positions as editors, or make additional income from blogging outside their normal working hours. They may also be able to supplement their income with teaching students copywriting skills at universities, or providing private tuition.

Since copywriting offers career freedom, earn more from your role through work in the freelance, remote, contract, or part-time markets. It's possible to work a full-time job during the week and build your portfolio on the weekends, for instance, and your salary as a copywriterdepends on what's inside. Build job-specific skills in writing, editing, attention to detail, content management, and creativity, then gain as much experience as you can. Continue to develop new skills to set yourself apart from peers, and showcase these in your portfolio. Networking and building a brand help spread the word about your talents and earn you a higher salary as a copywriter.

Earn the salary you deserve in your job as a copywriter by gaining experience in your preferred niche and building a quality portfolio. The most lucrative markets are finance, travel, food and wine, self-improvement, health care, and tech. The more you demonstrate solid work in your subject area, the more your earning potential increases. Along with experience, your portfolio is your best negotiating tool. Use it to demonstrate what you bring to the table, comparing yourself to others in the field. How much does a comparable copywriter make, and how do you measure up? Reveal what you can do that they cannot, and ask for a precise figure in the 10-20% range.

About 69.01% of Copywriter professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £1,661 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Copywriter in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Copywriter professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £22,747 and £54,485 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £34,343 following the average career path of a Copywriter.