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Producers and Directors

Average base salary
$117,500 / year
$9,800 per month · $56.49 per hour

25th percentile
$65,000
Average
$117,500
75th percentile
$139,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
About this role

Producers and Directors is a professional role in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family, focused on Producers and Directors work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Producers and Directors pays 36% above the average across 41 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $86,500).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Producers and Directors make?

The average base salary for a Producers and Directors in the United States is $117,500 per year, or about $56.49 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $65,000 and $139,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?

The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $86,500 across 41 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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