How do service writers get paid?

A service writer that works for a dealership will typically be paid an annual salary commensurate with their experience and the size of the dealership. If you they work independently, they will be paid for each successful engagement they broker. As part of your their duties, they write up the services that are to be rendered and list all parts that may need to be ordered to perform repairs. They then total the amount of the repairs and add a fee on top of that total. Service writers set their fees based on individual skill and the marketplace.