How much does a Scriptwriter make in Wichita, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scriptwriter in Wichita, KS is $53,451. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,000 to a high of $68,596, with most professionals earning between $46,411 and $61,379.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $40,000 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $46,411 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $53,451 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,379 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $68,596 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
25% $46,411 10% $40,000 90% $68,596 75% $61,379 $53,451 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 Wichita, KS. The base salary for Scriptwriter ranges from $46,411 to $61,379 with the average base salary of $53,451. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,411 to $61,379 with the average total cash compensation of $53,451.

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About Wichita, Kansas    Downtown Wichita is at 37°41′20″N 97°20′10″W / 37.68889°N 97.33611°W / 37.68889; -97.33611 (37.688888, −97.336111), at an elevation of 1,299 feet (....More

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