How Much Does A Literary Agent Make ?
Average Salary for Literary Agent
Literary Agent in America make an average salary of $33,627 per year or $16.17 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $34,320 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $32,656 per year.
Literary Agent Salary Details
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What is Literary Agent Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $34,320 | $2,860 | $17.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,320 | $2,860 | $17.00 |
| Average | $33,627 | $2,802 | $16.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,280 | $2,773 | $16.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $32,656 | $2,721 | $16.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$33,280Hourly Salary
$16.00Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$34,320Hourly Salary
$16.50Literary Agent Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average Literary Agent Salary Over Time
Literary Agent Salary by Year
| Year | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,531 | $27.00 | 8.71% |
| 2023 | $51,080 | $25.00 | 19.08% |
| 2022 | $63,127 | $30.00 | 2.01% |
| 2021 | $64,419 | $31.00 | 22.87% |
| 2020 | $52,429 | $25.00 | 15.02% |
| 2019 | $45,584 | $22.00 | 9.04% |
| 2018 | $50,112 | $24.00 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | $51,744 | $25.00 | 3.02% |
| 2016 | $50,227 | $24.00 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | $50,446 | $24.00 | 5.43% |
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