Scriptwriter Salary in Syracuse, New York

Scriptwriter Salary in Syracuse, NY

How much does a Scriptwriter make in Syracuse, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Syracuse, NY is $57,678. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,163 to a high of $74,020, with most professionals earning between $50,080 and $66,232.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $43,163 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $50,080 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,678 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,232 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $74,020 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
25% $50,080 10% $43,163 90% $74,020 75% $66,232 $57,678 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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50080
66232
57678

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50080
66232
57678
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scriptwriter in Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $50,080 to $66,232 with the average base salary of $57,678. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,080 to $66,232 with the average total cash compensation of $57,678.

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About Syracuse, New York    Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

Syracuse, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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