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Copywriter pricing calculator
Price copy for research, interviews, thinking, revisions, and conversion—not just word count.
Calculate my copywriter ratePre-filled with editable planning inputs for this occupation.
A practical way to price copywriter work
project or retainer pricing tied to deliverables, with hourly or day-rate coverage for undefined research and consultation.
The RateWise calculator starts with your costs and desired income, then divides that target by your realistic billable hours. Use the result as a planning floor and tailor the client-facing quote to scope and local conditions.
What changes the price?
- research, interviews, and subject-matter complexity
- deliverables, length, and revision rounds
- strategy, SEO, urgency, and stakeholder count
Minimum-job example
A minimum project fee protects discovery, research, outlining, and client communication for even a short landing-page request. In the calculator, try your expected billable hours first, then use the minimum-job result as a check against short appointments or small projects.
Copywriter pricing FAQ
Should copywriters charge by word?
Word count can be an internal reference, but project scope and strategy usually reflect the value and effort more accurately.
How do I price client interviews?
Include a specified number of interviews and research inputs in the scope; additional stakeholders or calls should be addressed before work expands.
Should a copywriter publish an hourly rate?
An hourly figure can be useful internally, but the customer-facing format should match the work. Use project or retainer pricing tied to deliverables, with hourly or day-rate coverage for undefined research and consultation and make travel, materials, revisions, or add-ons clear before the job begins.
How do I use this copywriter pricing calculator?
Start with the suggested inputs, replace them with your own monthly costs, income goal, and realistic billable hours, then use the result as a planning floor—not a guaranteed market price.