Producers and Directors Salary in Illinois
Producers and Directors in Illinois earn a median of $81,080 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($90,360)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,250; the top 10% earn over $169,040. Nationally the range is $45,780 to $198,540.
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Producers and Directors pay in Illinois
How much do producers and directors make in Illinois?
The median is $81,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,250 and the top 10% earn over $169,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for producers and directors?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $90,360). Living costs are not included.