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Technical Writer salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Technical Writer at tech startups in United States is $91k a year (middle half $90k to $105k), based on 17 job postings from 12 companies that publish a pay range. 6% of these postings are remote.
$91kmedian, United States
$90k–$105kmiddle half (P25–P75)
17postings from 12 companies
6%remote postings
Ranks #426 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 57% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $94k. Average posted range: $82k to $114k.
Technical Writer pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $91k | $90k to $105k | 17 | 12 | 6% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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