Hire a remote copywriter in South Africa.
A remote copywriter writes the words that sell: ads, landing pages, emails and product copy, as a dedicated member of your team. In South Africa, a mid-level hire costs about 65% less in salary than in the US.
Copywriter salaries: South Africa vs the US
| Level | South Africa | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $18,000 | $55,000 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $27,600 | $78,000 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $39,600 | $100,000 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote copywriter does
- Write ad copy for paid social and search
- Draft landing pages and website copy
- Write email campaigns and sequences
- Produce product descriptions and launch copy
What we screen for
- Persuasive, native-level written English
- A portfolio of live campaigns we review first
- Ability to write in your brand voice
- Comfort testing variations and reading results
Why hire copywriters in South Africa
Native English
English is a working language of South African business, ideal for client-facing work, writing and calls.
Overlap with the UK, Europe and US mornings
South Africa runs on UTC+2, matching UK and European hours, with afternoons that overlap the US East Coast morning.
Hiring a copywriter in South Africa
How much does a copywriter in South Africa cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $18,000 junior, $27,600 mid-level and $39,600 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet copywriters?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a copywriter needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the copywriter you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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