As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in the United States is $57,817. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,267 to a high of $74,198, with most professionals earning between $50,201 and $66,391.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $43,267 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $50,201 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $57,817 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $66,391 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary | $74,198 | US | April 01, 2025 |
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter for short), scriptwriter or scenarist, is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based....
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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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