How much does a Scriptwriter make in Topeka, KS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Topeka, KS is $53,480. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,022 to a high of $68,633, with most professionals earning between $46,436 and $61,412.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $40,022 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,436 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,480 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,412 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,633 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
25% $46,436 10% $40,022 90% $68,633 75% $61,412 $53,480 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 Topeka, KS. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,436 to $61,412 with the average base salary of $53,480. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,436 to $61,412 with the average total cash compensation of $53,480.

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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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