How much does a Scriptwriter make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Seattle, WA is $63,911. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,827 to a high of $82,019, with most professionals earning between $55,492 and $73,389.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,827 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $55,492 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $63,911 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $73,389 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $82,019 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25% $55,492 10% $47,827 90% $82,019 75% $73,389 $63,911 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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  1. This Job:

    Scriptwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Senior Producer

    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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $55,492 to $73,389 with the average base salary of $63,911. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,492 to $73,389 with the average total cash compensation of $63,911.

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