Beginner proofreaders make, on average, $14 per hour or about $29,000 per year. However, the average pay for proofreaders, in general, falls in a range between $22 and $28 per hour or around $45,000 to $58,000 per year. Remember that per-hour wage and salary depend on the number of hours you work, the company you work for, and the experience you have.