How much does a Film Director earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Film Director in Canada ranges from CAD 115,449 to CAD 129,724 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 139 job listings

Salary Guide

Film Director Salary in Canada

Based on 139 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$115,449 - $129,724

Median salary

$115,449 - $129,724

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$81K

25th percentile$101K

Median$115K

75th percentile$130K

90th percentile$149K

50% of professionals earn between $101,173 - $129,724 CAD

The median salary is $115,449

Top cities

Toronto53 job openings

Montréal31 job openings

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Film Director

139 job openings

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The average salary for a Film Director in Canada is CAD 115,449 - CAD 129,724 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 122,587 per year, based on 139 active job listings.

The cities with the most Film Director job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montréal, Edmonton, Iqaluit, Ottawa. Toronto leads with 53 job openings.

Explore 139 Film Director job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.