Staff Writer Salary in Denver, Colorado

Staff Writer Salary in Denver, CO

How much does a Staff Writer make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Writer in Denver, CO is $61,261. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,704 to a high of $96,650, with most professionals earning between $57,305 and $79,785.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $53,704 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $57,305 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $61,261 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $79,785 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $96,650 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
25% $57,305 10% $53,704 90% $96,650 75% $79,785 $61,261 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Staff Writer ?

In journalism, a staff writer byline indicates that the author of the article is an employee of the periodical, as opposed to being an independent freelance writer. In Britain, staff writers may work in the office instead of traveling to cover a beat. In an advertising agency, copywriting is the main responsibility of staff writers. In television, a staff writer is the probationary, entry-level position in the "writers room"; that is, the team that creates a television series....

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    Digital Content Writer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Staff Writer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Writer III - Web

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Writer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Staff Writer ranges from $57,305 to $79,785 with the average base salary of $61,261. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,486 to $80,440 with the average total cash compensation of $67,429.

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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

Staff Writer Salary in popular cities: Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins

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