Freelance Writer
Annual salary range
₹1 Lakh - ₹9.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byFreelance Writer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 510
latest salaries
• updated:
10 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Freelance Writer Salary in India ranges between ₹1 Lakh to ₹9.5 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 10 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 510 latest salaries received from Freelance Writer.
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
3 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
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2 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr | |
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5 yrs
exp.
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
Freelance Writer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(54
salaries)
|  ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
2
years
(92
salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
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| |
3
years
(81
salaries)
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr |
4
years
(77
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
5
years
(61
salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Freelance Writer Jobs in India
Freelance Writer
· 2-7 years
Case Studies London
₹0.5
L/yr
- ₹3
L/yr
Freelance Writer
· 1-5 years
Outlier
Bhubaneswar
Freelance Writer
· 1-6 years
WrittenlyHub
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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exp.
(8.6k salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr |
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years
exp.
(2.5k salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr |
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years
exp.
(543 salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr |
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Freelance Writer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Mumbai
Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Kolkata
Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr |
Chennai
Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
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Freelance Writer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Internet Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Financial Services Freelance Writer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr |
EdTech Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Software Product Freelance Writer
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Freelance Writer Salaries
What is the salary of a Freelance Writer in India?
Salary for a Freelance Writer in India ranges between ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 510 latest salaries received from various Freelance Writers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Freelance Writers?
- Freelancer.com Freelance Writer Salary - ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
- Techmaxx Engineering Services Freelance Writer Salary - ₹1.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Freelance Writer in India?
Average starting Salary for Freelance Writer in India is around ₹1.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Freelance Writer.
What is the highest salary for a Freelance Writer in India?
Highest salary that a Freelance Writer can earn is ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Freelance Writer in India?
- Marketing & Advertising - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 23.0 Lakhs per year
- EdTech - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 14.2 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 8.6 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Freelance Writer in India?
- Mumbai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Freelance Writer?
These are the top skills of a Freelance Writer based on 3 jobs posted by employers.
- Research
- SEO
- Content Writing
- Content Development
- Creative Writing
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