Video Game Writer Salary in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Video Game Writer Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

How much does a Video Game Writer make in Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Writer in Tuscaloosa, AL is $61,854. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,522 to a high of $78,224, with most professionals earning between $53,305 and $70,423.

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10th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $45,522 Tuscaloosa,AL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $53,305 Tuscaloosa,AL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $61,854 Tuscaloosa,AL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $70,423 Tuscaloosa,AL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $78,224 Tuscaloosa,AL April 01, 2025
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What is a Video Game Writer ?

Video game writing is the art and craft of writing scripts for video games. Similar to screenwriting, it is typically a freelance profession. It includes many differences from writing for film, due to the non-linear and interactive nature of most video games, and the necessity to work closely with video game designers and voice actors. There are many differing types of text in video games in comparison to stage shows or movies, including written text, foreign or made-up languages, and often situation-based information. Especially when developing Triple A games, more than one writer will be req...

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    3 - 5 years experience
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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 Video Game Writer in Tuscaloosa, AL. The base salary for Video Game Writer ranges from $53,305 to $70,423 with the average base salary of $61,854. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,305 to $70,423 with the average total cash compensation of $61,854.
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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama    Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). L....More

Tuscaloosa, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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