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$65,406
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Film Director is $65,406 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,334 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 $6,072 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.
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Film Director Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Film Director in United States
The top paying industry for a Film Director in United States is Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $145,761.
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Film Director is Freelancer.
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Film Director pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Film Director is $59,334 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Film Director salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 82 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Film Director employees.
The highest salary for a Film Director in United States is $100,609 per year.
The lowest salary for a Film Director in United States is $34,992 per year.
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