The salary statistics and trend of writers and authors in the industry of software publishers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and authors salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $92,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and authors in the industry of software publishers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) writers and authors is $126,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and authors is $35,250.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and authors in the industry of Software Publishers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $66,670 | 5.82% | -18.45% |
| 2015 | $62,790 | 8.66% | - |
| 2014 | $57,350 | 3.80% | - |
| 2013 | $55,170 | -43.14% | - |
| 2012 | $78,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and authors in 19 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and authors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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