How much does a Film Crew Member make?

Updated Oct 29, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$34K - $51K/yr
Base Pay
$32K - $47K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$41K

/yr
$34K$51K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Film Crew Member is $41,471 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,581 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,890 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $34K-$51K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Film Crew Member

$41,471 /yr
Film Crew Member
$56,163 /yr
Senior Film Crew Member
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What is the total pay trajectory for Film Crew Member?

Job TitleSalary
Film Crew Member$41,471 /yr
Senior Film Crew Member$56,163 /yr
Associate Director of Film

Top Paying Companies

For a Film Crew Member in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Film Crew Member in United States. Employers include Netflix, AMC and Freelancer.

1
Netflix
Netflix
$44,738/yr
256 open jobs
2
AMC
$34,853/yr
4
IATSE
$34,631/yr
6
AMC Theatres
$30,350/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Film Crew Member in United States

1Netflix$44,738
2AMC$34,853
3Freelancer$34,690
4IATSE$34,631
5Regal$30,603
6AMC Theatres$30,350
7AMC Entertainment$30,082
Total Pay Trajectory

For Film Crew Member

$41,471 /yr
Film Crew Member
$56,163 /yr
Senior Film Crew Member
No Salary Reports
Associate Director of Film
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Film Crew Member?

Job TitleSalary
Film Crew Member$41,471 /yr
Senior Film Crew Member$56,163 /yr
Associate Director of Film

What are total pay estimates for a Film Crew Member at different companies?

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AMC Entertainment
3.6
Film Crew MemberSee 497 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
AMC
3.9
Film Crew MemberSee 11 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Regal
3.4
Film Crew MemberSee 10 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Freelancer
4.2
Film Crew MemberSee 9 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
AMC Theatres
3.5
Film Crew MemberSee 6 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Netflix
4.2
Film Crew MemberSee 5 salaries from all locations

$44,738

 / yr
IATSE
4.3
Film Crew MemberSee 5 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr

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Walt Disney Company
3.9
Film Crew MemberSee 3 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Entertainment Partners
4
Film Crew MemberSee 3 salaries from all locations

$39,116

 / yr
Apple
4.2
Film Crew MemberSee 3 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
Film Crew MemberSee 3 salaries from all locations

$43,024

 / yr
Amazon
3.7
Film Crew MemberSee 3 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Arclight Cinemas
3.4
Film Crew MemberSee 3 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Cinemark
3.8
Film Crew MemberSee 2 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Target
3.5
Film Crew MemberSee 2 salaries from all locations

$32,290

 / yr
ABC
4
Film Crew MemberSee 2 salaries from all locations

$41,637

 / yr
Cast & Crew
3.9
Film Crew MemberSee 2 salaries from all locations

$48,890

 / yr
Trader Joe's
4.1
Film Crew MemberSee 2 salaries from all locations

$37,218

 / yr
Nones
3.9
Film Crew MemberSee 2 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Self Opportunity
4.3
Film Crew MemberSee 2 salaries from all locations

$35,162

 / yr
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Film Crew Member Salaries

Job TitleSalary
AMC Entertainment Film Crew Member salaries - 497 salaries reported$14/hr
AMC Film Crew Member salaries - 11 salaries reported$17/hr
Regal Film Crew Member salaries - 10 salaries reported$15/hr
Freelancer Film Crew Member salaries - 9 salaries reported$17/hr
AMC Theatres Film Crew Member salaries - 6 salaries reported$14/hr
Netflix Film Crew Member salaries - 5 salaries reported$44,738/yr
IATSE Film Crew Member salaries - 5 salaries reported$17/hr
Walt Disney Company Film Crew Member salaries - 3 salaries reported$17/hr
Entertainment Partners Film Crew Member salaries - 3 salaries reported$39,116/yr
Apple Film Crew Member salaries - 3 salaries reported$21/hr
SelfEmployed.com Film Crew Member salaries - 3 salaries reported$43,024/yr
Amazon Film Crew Member salaries - 3 salaries reported$18/hr
Arclight Cinemas Film Crew Member salaries - 3 salaries reported$15/hr
Cinemark Film Crew Member salaries - 2 salaries reported$14/hr
Target Film Crew Member salaries - 2 salaries reported$32,290/yr
ABC Film Crew Member salaries - 2 salaries reported$41,637/yr
Cast & Crew Film Crew Member salaries - 2 salaries reported$48,890/yr
Trader Joe's Film Crew Member salaries - 2 salaries reported$37,218/yr
Nones Film Crew Member salaries - 2 salaries reported$18/hr
Self Opportunity Film Crew Member salaries - 2 salaries reported$35,162/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Film Crew Member in United States

The top 4 paying industries for a Film Crew Member in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $39,796, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $34,690, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $34,631 and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $30,350.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$39,796

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$34,690

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$34,631

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$30,350

    15% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Film Crew Member are Netflix and AMC.

NetflixNetflix$44,738/yr
AMCAMC$34,853/yr

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Submitted

Date or Time

Videographer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Entertainment Performer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Entertainment Technician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Sports Videographer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$52,000

/yr

$51K | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Entertainment Costuming

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Videographer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$42,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Film Crew Member pay FAQ

The average salary for a Film Crew Member is $41,471 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 703 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Film Crew Member employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Film Crew Member in United States is $51,198 per year.

The lowest salary for a Film Crew Member in United States is $33,735 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Film Crew Member or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Film Crew Member.

A film crew member can work full-time for a company as a salaried employee, but most of them chose to run their own business and do freelance work. This work structure requires them to dedicate time to submitting bids, writing contracts, getting permission to shoot on locations that are not open to the public, obtaining copywrite protection and keeping financial records. They generally earn pay similar to broadcast, sound and video technicians or to journalists and news analysts.

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If you're interested in the entertainment business, film crew member careers can be lucrative. According to Glassdoor's anonymous employee ratings, 66% of film crew members are pleased with their salaries. Base salaries combined with cash bonuses and tips can result in an excellent salary.

Film crew members can expect to make between $28,032.45 and $61,763.19, depending on the experience you've gained along your film crew member career path. Pay varies over the years based on whether you stay in the same specialty and the number of years you work. Learning new skills, like using Adobe Photoshop, may give you a better chance at a higher salary.

The best way to achieve a higher salary as a film crew member is to start at the bottom of the totem pole and work your way up. It may be possible to begin your career as a volunteer on set while still in college. Explore different opportunities to gain a wide range of experience in different specialties, including lighting, production, special effects, sound production, and directing. A degree in cinema and media arts or a bachelor's in communications as well as CEA, LC, and CLD certifications may guarantee you a higher salary.

Once you reach the interview stage for a new film crew member job, you'll want to know how to negotiate a higher salary. Research and learn what the base salary is for your city and state. This can vary greatly depending on the cost of living for your city. Study the company culture and get a general idea of what they pay. Compare your skills and education level and highlight those requirements that match the job description. Present this information to the hiring manager as a starting point in the negotiation process.

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