Salaries for speechwriters (including political speechwriters) vary depending upon experience. Salary.com reported the median salary for speechwriters was $134,063 in April 2020. The lowest 10 percent earned $87,753 or less and the top 10 percent earned $205,658 or more. Salaries also depend on geographical location and the level of government for which the speechwriter writes.

In May 2019, median earnings for all salaried writers were $63,200, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest 10 percent earned $33,660 or less, while the highest 10 percent earned $122,450 or more.

Benefits for salaried speechwriters depend on the employer; however, they usually include such items as health insurance, retirement or 401(k) plans, and paid vacation days. Self-employed speechwriters must provide their own benefits.

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