As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Birmingham, AL is $56,806, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,092 weekly, or $4,734 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Birmingham, AL vary widely, spanning from $40,811 to $65,717. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,433) and 75th percentile ($61,470), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,717 per year. This $13,037 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Birmingham Scriptwriter often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Birmingham currently ranks 637 statewide for Scriptwriter job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $40,811 Birmingham, AL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,433 Birmingham, AL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,806 Birmingham, AL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,470 Birmingham, AL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,717 Birmingham, AL April 01, 2026
25% $48,433 10% $40,811 90% $65,717 75% $61,470 $56,806 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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    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 Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $48,433 to $61,470 with the average base salary of $56,806. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,386 to $69,676 with the average total cash compensation of $60,463.

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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

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