50% of professionals earn between $12,500 - $112,539 USD
The median salary is $71,600
The average salary for a Playwright in United States is USD 68,469 - USD 96,792 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 91,162 per year, based on 1,540 active job listings.
The cities with the most Playwright job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Austin, Dallas, Charlotte. New York leads with 78 job openings.
Leading employers for Playwright roles in United States include Ascii Group, LLC, BigBinary, Centraprise, Cognizant, OKAYA INFOCOM.
Explore 1,540 Playwright job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.