How much does a Scriptwriter make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Norfolk, VA is $54,232. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,584 to a high of $69,598, with most professionals earning between $47,088 and $62,275.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $40,584 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,088 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,232 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,275 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,598 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
25% $47,088 10% $40,584 90% $69,598 75% $62,275 $54,232 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 Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $47,088 to $62,275 with the average base salary of $54,232. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,088 to $62,275 with the average total cash compensation of $54,232.

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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