Staff Technical Writer visa sponsorship salary
Across 2 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Staff Technical Writer is $160,000. The middle half of filings fall between $157,500 and $162,500, and the top decile begins at $164,000. Classified under SOC 27-3042.00 (Technical Writers).
Median
$160,000
25th pct
$157,500
75th pct
$162,500
90th pct
$164,000
Filings
2
$155,000$165,000
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cepheid | Santa Clara, CA | $165,000 | — | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Sysdig, Inc. | San Francisco, CA | $155,000 | IV | Dec 20, 2024 |
Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.