How much does a Scriptwriter make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Atlanta, GA is $56,614. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,367 to a high of $72,655, with most professionals earning between $49,157 and $65,010.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $42,367 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,157 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,614 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,010 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $72,655 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
25% $49,157 10% $42,367 90% $72,655 75% $65,010 $56,614 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Scriptwriter ?

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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  1. This Job:

    Scriptwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $49,157 to $65,010 with the average base salary of $56,614. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,157 to $65,010 with the average total cash compensation of $56,614.

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