Scriptwriter Salary in Reading, Pennsylvania

Scriptwriter Salary in Reading, PA

How much does a Scriptwriter make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Reading, PA is $57,059. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,700 to a high of $73,226, with most professionals earning between $49,543 and $65,522.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $42,700 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,543 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,059 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,522 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,226 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
25% $49,543 10% $42,700 90% $73,226 75% $65,522 $57,059 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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    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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $49,543 to $65,522 with the average base salary of $57,059. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,543 to $65,522 with the average total cash compensation of $57,059.

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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

Reading, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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