How much does a Scriptwriter make in Columbus, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Columbus, GA is $51,399. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,464 to a high of $65,962, with most professionals earning between $44,628 and $59,022.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $38,464 Columbus,GA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $44,628 Columbus,GA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,399 Columbus,GA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,022 Columbus,GA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,962 Columbus,GA March 01, 2025
25% $44,628 10% $38,464 90% $65,962 75% $59,022 $51,399 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

  2. Up a level:

    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 Columbus, GA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $44,628 to $59,022 with the average base salary of $51,399. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,628 to $59,022 with the average total cash compensation of $51,399.

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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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