How much does a producer and director make in Illinois?
$81,080a year
Median yearly pay for producer and directors in Illinois. That is $38.98 an hour or $6,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.98
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,250Median: $81,080Highest 10%: $169,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| 25th | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| Median | $81,080 | $38.98 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $169,000 | $81.27 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $85,040 |
| St. Louis, MO | $82,750 |
| Champaign, IL | $66,420 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $56,640 |
| Davenport, IA | $55,190 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,080 |
| Rockford, IL | $41,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for producer and directors.
| 6. Oregon | $87,460 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $84,250 |
| 8. Washington | $81,550 |
| 9. Illinois | $81,080 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $80,970 |
| 11. Georgia | $79,950 |
| 12. Florida | $79,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a producer and director make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.98 ($81,080 a year).
Do producer and directors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $81,080 against $90,360 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Illinois rank for producer and director pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays producer and directors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $85,040 a year.
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.