As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Little Rock, AR is $55,123, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,060 weekly, or $4,594 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Little Rock, AR vary widely, spanning from $39,602 to $63,770. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,999) and 75th percentile ($59,649), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,770 per year. This $12,650 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, Little Rock Scriptwriter often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Little Rock currently ranks 720 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 $39,602 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,999 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,123 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $59,649 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,770 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
25% $46,999 10% $39,602 90% $63,770 75% $59,649 $55,123 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 Little Rock, AR. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,999 to $59,649 with the average base salary of $55,123. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,835 to $67,612 with the average total cash compensation of $58,672.

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About Little Rock, Arkansas    Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United Stat....More

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