Scriptwriter Salary in San Diego, California

Scriptwriter Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Scriptwriter make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in San Diego, CA is $65,410. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,969 to a high of $84,410, with most professionals earning between $57,328 and $75,355.

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10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $49,969 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,328 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,410 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $75,355 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $84,410 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25% $57,328 10% $49,969 90% $84,410 75% $75,355 $65,410 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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57328
75355
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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66032
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $57,328 to $75,355 with the average base salary of $65,410. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,613 to $75,912 with the average total cash compensation of $66,032.

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