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Film Director Salary in United States

Based on 497 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$110,000 - $125,000
Median salary
$110,000 - $125,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$82K
25th percentile$103K
Median$110K
75th percentile$125K
90th percentile$144K

50% of professionals earn between $103,000 - $125,000 USD

The median salary is $110,000

Top cities

New York82 job openings
Los Angeles79 job openings

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Film Director

497 job openings

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The average salary for a Film Director in United States is USD 110,000 - USD 125,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 117,500 per year, based on 497 active job listings.

The cities with the most Film Director job opportunities in United States are New York, Los Angeles, Eatontown, Minnesota, Maplewood. New York leads with 82 job openings.

Explore 497 Film Director job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.