Producers and Directors Hourly Wage in Illinois (2024)

The median hourly wage for Producers and Directors in Illinois is $36.23/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Illinois hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$18.64
/hour
Median (P50)
$36.23
/hour
Senior (P90)
$75.05
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$75,350
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Illinois vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$18.64
National: $18.39
+1.4%
Median (P50)
$36.23
National: $31.21
+16.1%
Senior (P90)
$75.05
National: $59.51
+26.1%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $18.64 $746 $3231 $38,770
Q1 (P25) $24.57 $983 $4259 $51,110
Median (P50) $36.23 $1449 $6279 $75,350
Q3 (P75) $46.74 $1870 $8101 $97,210
Senior (P90) $75.05 $3002 $13009 $156,110

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Producers and Directors

#1
$53.54
$53.54/hr
+71.5%
#2
$50.52
$50.52/hr
+61.9%
#3
$49.64
$49.64/hr
+59.1%
#4
$46.99
$46.99/hr
+50.6%
#5
$40.61
$40.61/hr
+30.1%
#6
$37.97
$37.97/hr
+21.7%
#7
$37.66
$37.66/hr
+20.7%
#8
$36.91
$36.91/hr
+18.3%
#9
$36.84
$36.84/hr
+18.0%
#10
$36.52
$36.52/hr
+17.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Producers and Directors in Illinois?

The median hourly wage for Producers and Directors in Illinois is $36.23/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $75,350.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Illinois Producers and Directors hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Producers and Directors in Illinois is $36.23/hr compared to the national average of $31.21/hr — higher by $5.02/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Producers and Directors in Illinois?

Entry-level Producers and Directors professionals in Illinois earn approximately $18.64/hour (10th percentile), which equals $38,770.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $75.05/hour.

How much does a senior Producers and Directors make per hour in Illinois?

Senior-level Producers and Directors professionals in Illinois (90th percentile) earn approximately $75.05/hour, or $156,110.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Producers and Directors (SOC 272012) in Illinois.

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