How To Make Money As A Copywriter (Even in 2025)

Can you really make money as a copywriter today? With AI content writers, making money as a copywriter might seem unlikely - especially if you don’t have any experience. But there are still plenty of copywriters making six and even seven figures. Even a quick glance at platforms like Upwork proves that plenty of companies still pay over $100 per hour for expert-level copywriters. The biggest difference today is that copywriters must be excellent at the ideation aspect of copywriting. The highest paid copywriters aren’t just stringing words together. First, they identify the problems readers face. Then, they find and/or curate unique data, examples, and insights that illuminate exactly what readers need to do to overcome those challenges. In this post, I’ll outline exactly how you can become a highly paid copywriter in a matter of weeks. Want to get 6 courses, 10 new videos per month, expert Q&A, and a lot more for just $1? Our Academy only costs one dollar to join for your first month. That means you can give it a try and learn a ton with zero risk. It was already the best place on the internet to learn content, copywriting, and online sales. Now it’s extremely affordable to get in. We’ll make it $300+ eventually, so get in at a dollar while you still can. How Much Money Can You Make As a Copywriter? Most people think about how much you can make as a freelance copywriter. Though freelancing is just the first step in the game. After earning some money as a freelance copywriter, you can use your copywriting skills to build a personal brand and, eventually, a business. Here’s a more detailed look at the different levels of scale you can achieve by becoming a copywriter. Level 1: Freelance Copywriting The first level of making money as a copywriter is freelancing, though the specific niche you select significantly impacts your earning potential. I asked ChatGPT to summarize the average earning potential as a freelance copywriter for various niches, and here’s the data provided: The good news about freelance copywriting is that you can start making money relatively quickly. If you follow the step by step instructions in this post, you should be able to start earning money within a matter of weeks. Level 2: Influential Personal Brand As you’re freelance writing, use your writing skills to start building your personal brand. Growing a following on LinkedIn or X can take some time, but once you build momentum, there are plenty of ways to earn additional income from your writing by promoting products to your new audience. First, you can earn money as an affiliate marketer by promoting other products to your growing audience and earning a commission on anything your audience purchases. You can also become an influencer marketer, where brands pay you to promote their products or services. It takes years to build a following where you’re earning a substantial amount from brand deals, but brands are often willing to pay...

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