As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Honolulu, HI is $63,404, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,219 weekly, or $5,284 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 Honolulu, HI vary widely, spanning from $45,683 to $73,504. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,128) and 75th percentile ($68,691), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,504 per year. This $14,563 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, Honolulu Scriptwriter often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Honolulu currently ranks 230 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 $45,683 Honolulu, HI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,128 Honolulu, HI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,404 Honolulu, HI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,691 Honolulu, HI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,504 Honolulu, HI July 01, 2026
25% $54,128 10% $45,683 90% $73,504 75% $68,691 $63,404 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 Honolulu, HI. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $54,128 to $68,691 with the average base salary of $63,404. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,900 to $78,343 with the average total cash compensation of $67,983.

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About Honolulu, Hawaii    Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the....More

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