Scriptwriter Salary in San Jose, California

Scriptwriter Salary in San Jose, CA

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in San Jose, CA is $72,924. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,573 to a high of $93,586, with most professionals earning between $63,318 and $83,739.

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10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,573 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,318 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $72,924 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $83,739 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $93,586 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $63,318 10% $54,573 90% $93,586 75% $83,739 $72,924 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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83739
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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $63,318 to $83,739 with the average base salary of $72,924. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,318 to $83,739 with the average total cash compensation of $72,924.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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