How much does a Scriptwriter make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Buffalo, NY is $55,914. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,843 to a high of $71,757, with most professionals earning between $48,549 and $64,207.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $41,843 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,549 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,914 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $64,207 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $71,757 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25% $48,549 10% $41,843 90% $71,757 75% $64,207 $55,914 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 Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $48,549 to $64,207 with the average base salary of $55,914. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,549 to $64,207 with the average total cash compensation of $55,914.

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