Business & Tech, Illinois

Copywriter cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Copywriter figure in Chicago is about $77 per hour, about 9% above the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$77

per hour

On the low end
$39
On the high end
$137

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Sales page vs blog
  2. Research
  3. Revisions
  4. SEO
  5. Experience

Ways to pay less

  1. Provide a brief
  2. Limit revision rounds
  3. Use a blog package
  4. Skip brand workshops
  5. Ask per-word vs project

Copywriter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$77
$39 to $137
National typical$70
$35 to $125
Naperville, IL$75
$38 to $133
Aurora, IL$71
$35 to $126
Joliet, IL$69
$34 to $122
Anaheim, CA$84
$42 to $150
Concord, CA$84
$42 to $150

Other Business & Tech costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Copywriter in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Copywriter typically costs about $77 per hour, with most prices between $39 and $137.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Copywriter earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 9% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.