Role calculator

Freelance Copywriter Rate Calculator

Set copywriting rates for landing pages, email sequences, website copy, sales pages, and ongoing messaging retainers.

Rate modelUSD, annualized
Required hourly rate$230
Day rate$1,836
Project quote$10,031
Monthly retainer$3,801
Billable hours/year782

Floor rate: $150 before tax and profit. Revenue target: $179,507.

Benchmark range

$50 to $185 per hour

Copywriting rates should reflect research, offer strategy, interviews, revision cycles, and the commercial value of clearer messaging.

Starter$50
Solid$100
Senior$185

Pricing signals

  • research access
  • conversion stakes
  • interview count
  • revision rounds
  • brand voice complexity

Scope examples

Use different packages for different buying moments.

Landing page copywelcome email sequencehomepage rewritemonthly campaign retainer

Common questions

Copywriter rate FAQ

How much should a freelance copywriter charge?

Strong freelance copywriters often need $85 to $175 per hour, or fixed project fees that reflect research and conversion value.

How do copywriters quote a landing page?

Include research, structure, first draft, revisions, CTA variants, and handoff notes. A page is not only the writing time.