As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in South Carolina is $57,125, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,099 weekly, or $4,760 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $40,927 to $65,925. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,646) and 75th percentile ($61,731), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,925 per year. This $13,085 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, South Carolina Scriptwriter often earn 6.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, South Carolina currently ranks 42 nationwide for Scriptwriter job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $40,927 SC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,646 SC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,125 SC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,731 SC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,925 SC May 01, 2026
25% $48,646 10% $40,927 90% $65,925 75% $61,731 $57,125 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $61,104 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $58,722 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $60,319 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $59,363 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $57,073 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $58,312 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $59,283 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $58,128 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $60,227 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $60,713 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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