Writer salaries
1,912 H-1B & PERM records for "Writer", sourced from U.S. Department of Labor disclosures.
Looking for green-card wait times instead? See EB-1, EB-2 & EB-3 priority dates by country.
Search H-1B & Green Card Salary Data
Source: US Dept of Labor. Represents Base Salary only. Excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.1912
Results Found
$91615
Average Salary
$15600
Minimum
$410000
Maximum
| Employer | Role | Location | Salary | Program | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | Technical Writers | SAN JOSE, CA | $107411 - $123700 | Green Card | 2011 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO, LLC | Regional Technical Writer and Training Specialist | COLUMBUS, OH | $107203 | Green Card | May 1, 2017 |
| THE MATHWORKS, INC. | Technical Writers | Natick, MA | $107072 | Green Card | 2014 |
| THE MATHWORKS, INC. | Technical Writer | Natick, MA | $107000 | Green Card | Mar 17, 2023 |
| THE MATHWORKS, INC. | Content Developer | Natick, MA | $107000 | Green Card | Jul 14, 2022 |
| LOUDER WITH CROWDER LLC | Lead Comedy Content Writer | Carrollton, TX | $106845 | Green Card | May 29, 2023 |
| Wolfpack Ventures LLC | Technical Writer | SAn Diego, CA | $106766 | Green Card | Oct 29, 2017 |
| Wolfpack Ventures LLC | Technical Writer | SAn Diego, CA | $106766 | Green Card | Oct 29, 2017 |
| Carlsbad United FC dba LA Galaxy San Di… | Media Technical Writer | Carlsbad, CA | $106766 | Green Card | Nov 14, 2017 |
| CONDE NAST PUBLICATIONS | Copy Writers | NEW YORK, NY | $106642 | Green Card | 2011 |
| ALERT INNOVATION, INC | Learning & Technical Documentation Specialist / L… | North Billerica, MA | $106500 - $115500 | Green Card | Jan 21, 2021 |
| GENERALI US BRANCH | Multinational Insurance Programs Specialist | NEW YORK, NY | $106475 | Green Card | Jun 14, 2019 |
| UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION … | Associate Scientific Liaison, Spanish | Rockville, MD | $106350 | Green Card | May 21, 2021 |
| UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION … | Associate Scientific Liaison, Spanish | Rockville, MD | $106350 | Green Card | May 21, 2021 |
| JAPANESE ASSISTANCE NETWORK, INC. | Technical Writers | North Hollywood, CA | $106000 | Green Card | 2014 |
| Encore Consulting Services, Inc | IT Proj. Mgr/Pre-Sales/Proposal Writer | Arlington Heights, IL | $105955 | Green Card | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Encore Consulting Services, Inc | IT Proj Mgr/Pre-Sales/Proposal Writer | Arlington Heights, IL | $105955 | Green Card | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Encore Consulting Services, Inc | IT Proj. Mgr/Pre-Sales/Proposal Writer | Arlington Heights, IL | $105955 | Green Card | Jul 7, 2016 |
| THE UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA | Technical Writers | ROCKVILLE, MD | $105800 | Green Card | 2012 |
| VMWARE, INC. | Staff Technical Writer | Atlanta, GA | $105500 - $127000 | Green Card | Dec 17, 2019 |
| H & U INC | Technical Writers | Rancho Dominguez, CA | $105477 | Green Card | 2013 |
| CORY/PAETH | Senior Director, Medical Affairs | Tempe, AZ | $105394 - $146000 | H-1B | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Lowe & Partners Worldwide Inc | Associate Creative Director (Copywriter) | New York, NY | $105290 | Green Card | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Transatlantic Reinsurance Company | Senior Underwriter | $105000 - $120000 | Green Card | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| Marshall, Gernstein & Borun LLP | Chemical Technical Specialist | $105000 | Green Card | Sep 19, 2023 | |
| The New York Racing Association, Inc. | Writer | Jamaica, NY | $105000 | Green Card | Jun 11, 2020 |
| FIREWOOD MARKETING, INC. | UX WRITER | NEW YORK CITY, NY | $105000 | H-1B | May 26, 2021 |
| Hiscox Inc. | Senior Underwriter û Terrorism | Los Angeles, CA | $105000 | Green Card | Dec 6, 2019 |
| GOOGLE LLC | Technical Writer | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $105000 | Green Card | May 7, 2019 |
| TIME INC. | Senior Writer, Tech Policy | NEW YORK, NY | $105000 | Green Card | Jun 28, 2017 |
| PARTNERRE MIAMI | Facultative Property Underwriter | STAMFORD, CT | $105000 - $120000 | Green Card | Aug 25, 2017 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | Risk Engineer | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $105000 - $110000 | Green Card | Nov 16, 2015 |
| CATLIN, INC. | SENIOR UNDERWRITER | ATLANTA, GA | $105000 - $175000 | Green Card | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Droga5 Studios, LLC | Copywriter | New York, NY | $105000 | Green Card | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Droga5 Studios, LLC | Copywriter | New York, NY | $105000 | Green Card | Sep 23, 2015 |
| AMALGAMATED LLC | Writers and Authors | New York, NY | $105000 | Green Card | 2013 |
| FACEBOOK INC. | Help and Education Content Strategist | San Francisco, CA | $104991 | H-1B | Mar 25, 2020 |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmacovigilance Scientist | NEW YORK, NY | $104980 | Green Card | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Principal Medical Writer | Cambridge, MA | $104915 - $189000 | Green Card | May 1, 2019 |
| WHATSAPP INC. | Content Specialist | Menlo Park, CA | $104582 - $124582 | Green Card | Jan 29, 2021 |
| BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUP, INC. | Technical Writer (Multi-lingual) | VERNON, CA | $104300 | Green Card | Aug 29, 2012 |
| 1-STOP TRANSLATION USA | Technical Writers | Los Angeles, CA | $104291 | Green Card | 2014 |
| SKELETON INC | COPYWRITER | NEW YORK, NY | $104000 | H-1B | 2025 |
| SKELETON INC | COPYWRITER | NEW YORK, NY | $104000 | H-1B | 2025 |
| SKELETON INC | COPYWRITER | NEW YORK, NY | $104000 | H-1B | Jun 13, 2023 |
| MOON & BERNDT INC. | WRITER AND EDITOR | NEW YORK, NY | $104000 | H-1B | Nov 15, 2022 |
| SKELETON INC | COPYWRITER | NEW YORK, NY | $104000 | H-1B | Aug 19, 2020 |
| THE MATHWORKS, INC. | Senior Technical Writer | Natick, MA | $104000 | Green Card | Nov 4, 2019 |
| ERNST YOUNG U.S. LLP | Technical Tax Content Production Specialist, LKS … | New York, NY | $103813 | Green Card | Sep 8, 2022 |
| SEQIRUS INC. | Head, Medical Writing & Disclosures | Summit, NJ | $103813 - $195890 | Green Card | Aug 24, 2022 |
Explore the salary database
Popular roles
Software Engineer
Computer Systems Analyst
Software Developers, Applications
Senior Software Engineer
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Software Development Engineer II
Assistant Professor
Programmer Analyst
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Software Developers, Systems Software
Systems Analyst
Top sponsors
Microsoft Corporation
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
Google LLC
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC.
Intel Corporation
APPLE INC.
TATA CONSLTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Browse
About This Data
Data Source
This data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's public disclosure files for H-1B (temporary work visa) and green card (PERM labor certification) applications.
What You Can Find
- H-1B Salaries: Wages offered to H-1B specialty occupation workers
- Green Card Salaries: Wages offered for green card sponsorship (PERM) positions
- Employer Information: Which companies sponsor most workers
- Location Data: Salary differences by state and city
How to Use This Data
- Research salaries for your role at specific companies
- Compare offers across different locations
- Look up the certified green card (PERM) wage level for a role and employer
- Understand market rates for salary negotiations
Note: This data shows wages from official DOL filings.
Actual compensation may include additional benefits, bonuses, and equity not reflected here.
Cite or link to this database
This is a free, public reference built from official U.S. Department of Labor disclosure files (1.5M+ H-1B and PERM records). Writers, forums, and resource lists are welcome to link to it — no permission needed.
- Canonical URL: https://visa-bulletin.us/salaries/
- Suggested reference: H-1B & PERM Salary Database — visa-bulletin.us (U.S. DOL disclosure data)