Screenwriter Salary in Los Angeles, CA.
Updated on: Jan 14, 2026
How much does a Screenwriter make in Los Angeles, CA?
The average Screenwriter in Los Angeles, CA makes $81,827,
31% above the national average Screenwriter salary of $62,503.
This pay is 6% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Virginia Beach, VA, and Long Beach, CA.
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