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Title: Terms & Policies Drafter jobs in United States | Deftridge
Summary: 33 part-time Terms & Policies Drafter tasks in the United States, from $94 to $200 an hour. Typical rate $145 an hour; median market wage $87.

United States · **Updated November 4, 2026**

# Part-time Terms & Policies Drafter jobs in United States

33 open Terms & Policies Drafter tasks are listed for the United States, from $94 to $200 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Terms & Policies Drafter here is **$145 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $86.71. At five hours a week that is about **$3,140 a month**.

**$145/hr** typical rate, senior level

**$86.71/hr** market median wage

**$94–$200** range of open task rates

**33** open tasks tied to United States or remote in United States

## Open Terms & Policies Drafter tasks in United States

Remote tasks and tasks tied to a city in United States.

[See all 33](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=terms-and-policies-drafter&place=united-states)

One-off Posted Oct 31

### [Acceptable Use and Community Policy](https://deftridge.com/job/acceptable-use-and-community-policy-united-states-dt-6167862/)

Manager · Terms & Policies Drafter

Real-estate services firm in office refurbishment · 201–500 employees

**$156–$198** / hour

About $350–$1,060 in total

- about 4 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- 7 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/acceptable-use-and-community-policy-united-states-dt-6167862/)

One-off Posted Oct 29

### [Plain-Language Summary](https://deftridge.com/job/plain-language-summary-washington-dt-9267071/)

Manager · Terms & Policies Drafter

Consumer goods company in snacks · 5,000+ employees

**$162–$200** / hour

About $360–$720 in total

- about 3 h in total

- Remote · Washington only

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- 7 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/plain-language-summary-washington-dt-9267071/)

Bundle Posted Nov 3

### [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-7130197/)

Senior · Terms & Policies Drafter

Hospitality operator in short-term rentals · 5,000+ employees

**$125–$148** / hour

About $1,090–$2,450 a month

- 8–18 h a month

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-7130197/)

One-off Posted Nov 4

### [Refund and Returns Policy (Word)](https://deftridge.com/job/refund-and-returns-policy-watertown-dt-7920018/)

Manager · Terms & Policies Drafter

Telecom software company in IoT connectivity · 51–200 employees

**$140–$164** / hour

About $300–$760 in total

- about 4 h in total

- On-site · Watertown

- Starts next week

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/refund-and-returns-policy-watertown-dt-7920018/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Website Terms of Service](https://deftridge.com/job/website-terms-of-service-oklahoma-city-dt-8251497/)

Senior · Terms & Policies Drafter

Legal services provider · 1,001–5,000 employees

**$94–$116** / hour

About $420–$1,050 in total

- about 7 h in total

- Hybrid · Oklahoma City

- Starts next week

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/website-terms-of-service-oklahoma-city-dt-8251497/)

One-off Posted Oct 28

### [Privacy Policy Drafting · Web3](https://deftridge.com/job/privacy-policy-drafting-united-states-dt-8730935/)

Manager · Terms & Policies Drafter

Series B digital-asset exchange · 51–200 employees

**$158–$185** / hour

About $510–$1,370 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts next week

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/privacy-policy-drafting-united-states-dt-8730935/)

One-off Posted Oct 26

### [Cookie Policy and Consent Text (Osano)](https://deftridge.com/job/cookie-policy-and-consent-text-macon-dt-8922877/)

Manager · Terms & Policies Drafter

Series A web3 infrastructure company · 51–200 employees

**$115–$137** / hour

About $250–$630 in total

- about 4 h in total

- Hybrid · Macon

- Starts within 2 weeks

- Shortlisting

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/cookie-policy-and-consent-text-macon-dt-8922877/)

Bundle Posted Nov 3

### [Policy Set Refresh · Fintech](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-massachusetts-dt-7225751/)

Manager · Terms & Policies Drafter

Series C expense management software company for small businesses · 201–500 employees

**$150–$168** / hour

About $1,270–$2,850 a month

- 8–18 h a month

- Remote · Massachusetts only

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-massachusetts-dt-7225751/)

One-off Posted Oct 27

### [Plain-Language Summary](https://deftridge.com/job/plain-language-summary-united-states-dt-6739477/)

Senior · Terms & Policies Drafter

Series B medical devices company for dental practices · 201–500 employees

**$141–$171** / hour

About $310–$620 in total

- about 3 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- 5 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/plain-language-summary-united-states-dt-6739477/)

### All 33 open Terms & Policies Drafter tasks for United States

Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done.

- [Acceptable Use and Community Policy](https://deftridge.com/job/acceptable-use-and-community-policy-united-states-dt-6167862/)$156-$198/hr · remote in the US

- [Plain-Language Summary](https://deftridge.com/job/plain-language-summary-washington-dt-9267071/)$162-$200/hr · remote in Washington

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-7130197/)$125-$148/hr · remote in the US

- [Refund and Returns Policy (Word)](https://deftridge.com/job/refund-and-returns-policy-watertown-dt-7920018/)$140-$164/hr · on site in Watertown

- [Website Terms of Service](https://deftridge.com/job/website-terms-of-service-oklahoma-city-dt-8251497/)$94-$116/hr · hybrid in Oklahoma City

- [Privacy Policy Drafting](https://deftridge.com/job/privacy-policy-drafting-united-states-dt-8730935/)$158-$185/hr · remote in the US

- [Cookie Policy and Consent Text (Osano)](https://deftridge.com/job/cookie-policy-and-consent-text-macon-dt-8922877/)$115-$137/hr · hybrid in Macon

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-massachusetts-dt-7225751/)$150-$168/hr · remote in Massachusetts

- [Plain-Language Summary](https://deftridge.com/job/plain-language-summary-united-states-dt-6739477/)$141-$171/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-1105086/)$118-$141/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh (Word)](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-california-dt-3735822/)$144-$185/hr · remote in California

- [Website Terms of Service (Word)](https://deftridge.com/job/website-terms-of-service-united-states-dt-7425281/)$166-$182/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh (Word)](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-9474230/)$145-$166/hr · remote in the US

- [Privacy Policy Drafting](https://deftridge.com/job/privacy-policy-drafting-united-states-dt-4559413/)$139-$172/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-4944213/)$122-$140/hr · remote in the US

- [Website Terms of Service](https://deftridge.com/job/website-terms-of-service-united-states-dt-5510783/)$132-$165/hr · remote in the US

- [Acceptable Use and Community Policy (Word)](https://deftridge.com/job/acceptable-use-and-community-policy-bellevue-dt-5908175/)$171-$197/hr · hybrid in Bellevue

- [Policy Set Refresh (Word)](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-kentucky-dt-7638360/)$141-$167/hr · remote in Kentucky

- [Plain-Language Summary](https://deftridge.com/job/plain-language-summary-utah-dt-9847983/)$142-$168/hr · remote in Utah

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-8504266/)$145-$170/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-4100237/)$144-$182/hr · remote in the US

- [Privacy Policy Drafting](https://deftridge.com/job/privacy-policy-drafting-fort-worth-dt-7815919/)$156-$177/hr · hybrid in Fort Worth

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-5421942/)$152-$166/hr · remote in the US

- [Website Terms of Service](https://deftridge.com/job/website-terms-of-service-united-states-dt-9447091/)$156-$192/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-2521429/)$122-$152/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-8473791/)$126-$151/hr · remote in the US

- [Refund and Returns Policy](https://deftridge.com/job/refund-and-returns-policy-lincoln-dt-4944131/)$107-$131/hr · on site in Lincoln

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-5824420/)$118-$155/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-trenton-dt-5678129/)$113-$133/hr · hybrid in Trenton

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-8049260/)$146-$165/hr · remote in the US

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-winston-salem-dt-2383478/)$131-$167/hr · hybrid in Winston-Salem

- [Policy Set Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/policy-set-refresh-united-states-dt-5021802/)$125-$141/hr · remote in the US

- [Website Terms of Service](https://deftridge.com/job/website-terms-of-service-united-states-dt-5746462/)$158-$181/hr · remote in the US

## What Terms & Policies Drafter pays in United States

Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs.

| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10th | $42.55 | $920 | $88,500 |
| 25th | $55.93 | $1,210 | $116,300 |
| Median | $86.71 | $1,880 | $180,400 |
| 75th | $120.23 | $2,610 | $250,100 |
| 90th | $190.95 | $4,140 | $397,200 |

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/).

### Deftridge rate by level

| Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Senior | $145 | $3,140 |
| Manager | $170 | $3,680 |

### About this role

Drafts terms of service, privacy notices and customer-facing policies. Usual tools: Word, Google Docs, Termly, Notion.

[All Terms & Policies Drafter rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/)

## Working on the side in United States

What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice.

Checked on official pages, November 2026

- Self-employment tax is 15.3%: 12.4% Social Security plus 2.9% Medicare; the employer-equivalent half is deductible in working out adjusted gross income. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

- For 2026 the first $184,500 of combined wages, tips and net self-employment earnings is subject to the Social Security part. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

- An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies above $200,000 (single), $250,000 (married filing jointly) or $125,000 (married filing separately). [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. [Read the guides](https://deftridge.com/guides/)

## Terms & Policies Drafter rates nearby

- [California 21 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/california/)

- [New York 21 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/new-york/)

- [Texas 21 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/texas/)

- [Florida 20 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/florida/)

- [Illinois 20 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/illinois/)

- [Washington 22 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/washington/)

- [Massachusetts 21 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/massachusetts/)

- [Arizona 20 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/arizona/)

- [North Carolina 21 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/north-carolina/)

- [Colorado 20 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/terms-and-policies-drafter/colorado/)

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- [Privacy & GDPR Counsel $130/hr typical · 49 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/privacy-counsel/united-states/)

- [Employment Contract Specialist $140/hr typical · 34 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/employment-contract-specialist/united-states/)

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- [Compliance Analyst $80/hr typical · 123 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/compliance-analyst/united-states/)

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- [Corporate Secretary & Governance $85/hr typical · 53 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/corporate-secretary-and-governance/united-states/)

## Questions about pay, fees and privacy

The same rules apply to every task, so they live on two pages: [Pricing](https://deftridge.com/pricing/) explains the 15% fee, prepayment and when you are paid; [How it works](https://deftridge.com/how-it-works/) covers matching, what a company sees and side work next to a job.
