Scriptwriter Salary in Sacramento, California

Scriptwriter Salary in Sacramento, CA

How much does a Scriptwriter make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Sacramento, CA is $62,610. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,854 to a high of $80,349, with most professionals earning between $54,362 and $71,895.

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10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,854 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,362 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,610 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $71,895 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $80,349 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25% $54,362 10% $46,854 90% $80,349 75% $71,895 $62,610 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 Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $54,362 to $71,895 with the average base salary of $62,610. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,362 to $71,895 with the average total cash compensation of $62,610.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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