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Producers and Directors Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Producers and Directors make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$81,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.2% vs 2024
$95,920
Mean Salary
$81,080
Median Salary
$38.98
Hourly Rate
3,170 people work as Producers and Directors in Illinois
Producers and Directors salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Producers and Directors in Illinois earn a median salary of $81,080 per year ($6,756/month).
This is 14.7% above the national average of $70,717.
Illinois ranks #9 out of 50 states for Producers and Directors pay.
Approximately 3,170 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 6.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Producers and Directors
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.38
Speaking
4.25
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Judgment and Decision Making
4.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Communications and Media
4.89
Computers and Electronics
4.46
English Language
4.37
Customer and Personal Service
4.02
Administration and Management
3.9
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(92.1% of workers)
Salaries for Producers and Directors in Illinois range from $41,250 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $169,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $58,790 and $106,320.
How much do Producers and Directors make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Producers and Directors in Illinois is $81,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $95,920.
What is the salary range for a Producers and Directors in Illinois?
Salaries for Producers and Directors in Illinois range from $41,250 at the 10th percentile to $169,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $58,790 and $106,320.
What is the starting salary for a Producers and Directors in Illinois?
Entry-level Producers and Directors positions in Illinois typically start around $41,250 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $58,790 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Producers and Directors in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,170 people are employed as Producers and Directors in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Producers and Directors in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Producers and Directors in Illinois is approximately $38.98 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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