LinkedIn Ghostwriter hourly rate
A senior LinkedIn Ghostwriter typically receives $60 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $41.77. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
LinkedIn Ghostwriter 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 | $24.07 | $520 | $50,100 |
| 25th | $31.63 | $690 | $65,800 |
| Median | $41.77 | $910 | $86,900 |
| 75th | $55.36 | $1,200 | $115,100 |
| 90th | $75.97 | $1,650 | $158,000 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
LinkedIn Ghostwriter rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.07 | $41.77 | $75.97 | $60 |
| Canada | CA$26.27 | CA$37.95 | CA$54.65 | CA$55 |
| United Kingdom | £12.61 | £19.73 | £35.99 | £30 |
| Austria | €12.44 | €21.74 | €34.34 | €30 |
| Belgium | €15.51 | €30.90 | €49.54 | €45 |
| Bulgaria | €4.50 | €8.86 | €18.78 | €13 |
| Croatia | €6.70 | €12.23 | €20.68 | €18 |
| Cyprus | €8.06 | €15.00 | €35.55 | €22 |
| Czechia | €6.69 | €11.56 | €17.78 | €17 |
| Denmark | €17.20 | €27.91 | €39.43 | €40 |
| Estonia | €6.56 | €13.09 | €21.32 | €19 |
| Finland | €13.60 | €20.77 | €30.81 | €30 |
| France | €11.26 | €18.34 | €30.76 | €25 |
| Germany | €14.39 | €27.95 | €47.09 | €40 |
| Greece | €5.85 | €10.06 | €16.29 | €15 |
| Hungary | €5.80 | €11.00 | €19.93 | €16 |
| Ireland | €16.73 | €30.57 | €64.65 | €45 |
| Italy | €11.08 | €17.58 | €31.10 | €25 |
| Latvia | €5.62 | €11.81 | €22.21 | €17 |
| Lithuania | €6.99 | €13.22 | €23.38 | €19 |
| Luxembourg | €16.73 | €29.10 | €56.75 | €40 |
| Malta | €5.63 | €10.43 | €17.25 | €15 |
| Netherlands | €12.11 | €22.42 | €34.47 | €35 |
| Poland | €6.28 | €11.45 | €20.94 | €17 |
| Portugal | €8.26 | €11.73 | €25.61 | €17 |
| Romania | €5.65 | €10.37 | €21.29 | €15 |
| Slovakia | €5.30 | €9.09 | €14.37 | €13 |
| Slovenia | €8.99 | €14.36 | €23.53 | €21 |
| Spain | €9.09 | €15.24 | €27.39 | €22 |
| Sweden | €12.43 | €18.17 | €24.99 | €25 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior LinkedIn Ghostwriter in the regular role format.
LinkedIn Ghostwriter 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 | $50 |
| Senior | $60 |
Questions about LinkedIn Ghostwriter rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a LinkedIn Ghostwriter?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior LinkedIn Ghostwriter is $60 an hour (market median wage $41.77). 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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