Best Paid Jobs in the Film Industry

5. Screenwriters

Average annual salary: $78,860

This may possibly be one of the most difficult jobs to get in the business, but once you’re in, you’re in and your salary will be way above average by working lesser hours. While the hustle begins with writing a full script and trying to sell it to agents or producers, the more acclaimed screenwriters can either just focus on sharing their ideas with directors, or vice versa, be hired to give form to the producer’s film idea. Either way, the job is generally well paid and the most famous writers can earn up to millions for each of their scripts.