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How much does a director make in Los Angeles?

$62,390a year

Median yearly pay for directors in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,199 a month.

Hourly
$30.00
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
15 of 85
Jobs in the area
1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $62,390Highest 10%: $110,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,600$20.00
25th$45,810$22.02
Median$62,390$30.00
75th$73,500$35.34
90th$110,200$53.00

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for directors.

San Francisco, CA$75,420
San Diego, CA$63,450
Fresno, CA$59,720
San Jose, CA$59,010
Sacramento, CA$58,610
Oxnard, CA$49,490
Stockton, CA$48,800
Riverside, CA$45,950
Director salary in California Director salary in all states

Related jobs in Los Angeles

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$108,200
Clergy$84,050
Healthcare Social Worker$79,830
Educational$79,000
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$78,410
Child$71,250
Marriage and Family Therapist$71,110
Social Worker$68,630
Health Education Specialist$62,380
Community and Social Service Specialist$56,960
Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in Los Angeles?

The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $30.00 ($62,390 a year).

Do directors make more in Los Angeles than the national average?

Yes: $62,390 against $52,100 nationally, 20% more.

How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $61,570, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.

Where does Los Angeles rank for director pay?

15 of 85 metro areas with data.

How much does a director make starting out in Los Angeles?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,200 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.