As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Birmingham, AL is $56,649, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,089 weekly, or $4,721 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Birmingham, AL vary widely, spanning from $40,816 to $65,672. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,361) and 75th percentile ($61,372), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,672 per year. This $13,011 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 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Birmingham currently ranks 650 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 $40,816 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,361 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,649 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,372 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,672 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
25% $48,361 10% $40,816 90% $65,672 75% $61,372 $56,649 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 $48,361 to $61,372 with the average base salary of $56,649. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,625 to $69,996 with the average total cash compensation of $60,740.

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