Wondering how much companies and publications are paying freelance writers? Check out the reports below. Plus, add the rates you’ve been paid to help increase transparency in the market!
| # | Date | Company | Writing Project Type | Rate | Payment timeframe | Notes/Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8/2022 | Opp Loans: https://www.opploans.com/ | Explainer blog: 800 words | $0.35 per word | 25 days | Provided very detailed outline. | |
| 2 | 9/2023 | National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ | Article, published online | $1 per word | NA | None | |
| 3 | 10/2023 | Bankrate: www.bankrate.com | Explainer article with one expert quote | $400 per article | 30-45 days | None | |
| 4 | 10/2023 | ContentWriters: www.contentwriters.com | Blog | $0.10 per word | 3 weeks | Client is anti AI. | |
| 5 | 10/2023 | WriterAccess: www.writeraccess.com | Blogs | $0.08 per word | 2 weeks | They laid off their talent manager and cited a lack of clients due to AI. | |
| 6 | 10/2023 | AnimalBiome: https://animalbiome.com/ | Blog post, 1900 words | $600 per article | 2 weeks | None | |
| 7 | 10/2023 | Forbes Health: https://www.forbes.com/health/ | Article, published online | $350 to $450 per article | 2 weeks | ||
| 8 | 10/2023 | Health Canal: https://www.healthcanal.com/ | Health article: 1,000 words | $80 per article | 1 week | Incredibly SEO driven. Quick turnaround time. | |
| 9 | 10/2023 | Good Rx: www.goodrx.com | Health article 1,000 to 1,500 words | $500 per article | 2-3 weeks | ||
| 10 | 10/2023 | Everyday Health: www.everydayhealth.com | Health article: 1,000 words | $500 per article | 3 weeks | ||
| 11 | 9/2023 | The Every Girl: https://theeverygirl.com/ | Article 750-1,000 words | $125 per article | 1 month | They are nearly always open to contributing writers. The editor will reach out to contributors every couple of month and ask for pitches. After pitching you will be notified within a week if a pitch got excepted. You have 1 week to write the article. | |
| 12 | 10/2023 | AARP: www.aarp.org | Article 1,000 words | $1,000: $1 per word | 45 days | ||