Job Description Writer hourly rate
A senior Job Description Writer typically receives $70 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $42.47. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Job Description Writer pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26.87 | $580 | $55,900 |
| 25th | $33.08 | $720 | $68,800 |
| Median | $42.47 | $920 | $88,300 |
| 75th | $54.53 | $1,180 | $113,400 |
| 90th | $70.01 | $1,520 | $145,600 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Job Description Writer rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.87 | $42.47 | $70.01 | $70 |
| Canada | CA$26.81 | CA$42.14 | CA$61.63 | CA$70 |
| United Kingdom | £12.68 | £16.93 | £26.99 | £30 |
| Austria | €12.51 | €18.65 | €25.77 | €30 |
| Belgium | €15.61 | €26.52 | €37.16 | €45 |
| Bulgaria | €4.53 | €7.60 | €14.09 | €13 |
| Croatia | €6.74 | €10.49 | €15.51 | €17 |
| Cyprus | €8.11 | €12.87 | €26.67 | €21 |
| Czechia | €6.72 | €9.92 | €13.33 | €16 |
| Denmark | €17.31 | €23.94 | €29.57 | €40 |
| Estonia | €6.60 | €11.24 | €15.99 | €19 |
| Finland | €13.67 | €17.82 | €23.11 | €30 |
| France | €11.32 | €15.74 | €23.08 | €25 |
| Germany | €15.23 | €25.22 | €37.14 | €40 |
| Greece | €5.89 | €8.63 | €12.22 | €14 |
| Hungary | €5.83 | €9.44 | €14.96 | €16 |
| Ireland | €16.83 | €26.23 | €48.49 | €45 |
| Italy | €11.14 | €15.09 | €23.33 | €25 |
| Latvia | €5.64 | €10.13 | €16.66 | €17 |
| Lithuania | €7.02 | €11.34 | €17.54 | €19 |
| Luxembourg | €16.84 | €24.97 | €42.57 | €40 |
| Malta | €5.66 | €8.95 | €12.94 | €15 |
| Netherlands | €12.18 | €19.24 | €25.86 | €30 |
| Poland | €6.31 | €9.82 | €15.71 | €16 |
| Portugal | €8.30 | €10.06 | €19.21 | €17 |
| Romania | €5.67 | €8.91 | €15.97 | €15 |
| Slovakia | €5.33 | €7.80 | €10.78 | €13 |
| Slovenia | €9.04 | €12.33 | €17.65 | €20 |
| Spain | €9.14 | €13.08 | €20.54 | €22 |
| Sweden | €12.51 | €15.59 | €18.75 | €25 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Job Description Writer in the one-off task format.
Job Description Writer pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Specialist | $60 |
| Senior | $70 |
Questions about Job Description Writer rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Job Description Writer?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Job Description Writer is $70 an hour (market median wage $42.47). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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