As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Manchester, NH is $62,435, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,201 weekly, or $5,203 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 Manchester, NH vary widely, spanning from $44,985 to $72,380. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,301) and 75th percentile ($67,641), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,380 per year. This $14,340 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, Manchester Scriptwriter often earn 1.3% higher than national averages. However, Manchester currently ranks 273 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 $44,985 Manchester, NH July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,301 Manchester, NH July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,435 Manchester, NH July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $67,641 Manchester, NH July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $72,380 Manchester, NH July 01, 2026
25% $53,301 10% $44,985 90% $72,380 75% $67,641 $62,435 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 Manchester, NH. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $53,301 to $67,641 with the average base salary of $62,435. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,000 to $77,145 with the average total cash compensation of $66,944.

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About Manchester, New Hampshire    Manchester is a city in the southern part of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is the most populous city in northern New England, an area comprising....More

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