How much does a Copywriter earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Copywriter in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 32,500 to GBP 40,000 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 4,948 job listings

Salary Guide

Copywriter Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 4,948 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£32,500 - £40,000

Median salary

£32,500 - £40,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£24k

25th percentile£30k

Median£33k

75th percentile£40k

90th percentile£46k

50% of professionals earn between £30,000 - £40,000 GBP

The median salary is £32,500

Top cities

London1,596 job openings

Birmingham150 job openings

Manchester134 job openings

Edinburgh73 job openings

Bristol60 job openings

Glasgow59 job openings

Nottingham49 job openings

Leeds45 job openings

Cambridge37 job openings

Cardiff28 job openings

Liverpool28 job openings

Oxford27 job openings

Bolton23 job openings

Sheffield22 job openings

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Copywriter

4,948 job openings

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The average salary for a Copywriter in United Kingdom is GBP 32,500 - GBP 40,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 36,250 per year, based on 4,948 active job listings.

The cities with the most Copywriter job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol. London leads with 1,596 job openings.

Explore 4,948 Copywriter job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.