How much does a Scriptwriter make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Denver, CO is $58,944. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,111 to a high of $75,645, with most professionals earning between $51,180 and $67,686.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $44,111 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $51,180 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $58,944 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,686 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $75,645 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $51,180 10% $44,111 90% $75,645 75% $67,686 $58,944 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 Denver, CO. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $51,180 to $67,686 with the average base salary of $58,944. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,180 to $67,686 with the average total cash compensation of $58,944.

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