The salary of a Production Director in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Director in the United States is $200,571. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $175,927 to $226,674, with most professionals earning between $153,490 and $250,439.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $226,674 | $18,890 | $4,359 | $109 |
| Average | $200,571 | $16,714 | $3,857 | $96 |
| 25th Percentile | $175,927 | $14,661 | $3,383 | $85 |
An entry-level Production Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $191,375. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $192,479. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $195,054. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $197,996, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $201,350.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Production Director | $191,375 |
| Intermediate Level Production Director | $192,479 |
| Senior Level Production Director | $195,054 |
| Specialist Level Production Director | $197,996 |
| Expert Level Production Director | $201,350 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Production Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $164,099 in 2023 to approximately $159,103 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Production Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $200,571 | 74.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,361 | 4.9% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,424 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $4,011 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.1% | ||
| Pension | $10,831 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $24,686 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $270,237 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Production Director is $200,571. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Production Director is $96; the average weekly pay of Production Director is $3,857; the average monthly pay of Production Director is $16,714.
A Production Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Production Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Production Director is $252,980.
The highest pay for Production Director is $250,439.
The lowest pay for Production Director is $153,490.
Oversees and directs operations of all production areas to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop overall production schedules, materials, and resource requirements to meet short and long-term production goals. Monitors shift production metrics to identify and resolve issues and develop process improvements and best practices. Plans maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed. Establishes staff training processes, equipment, gear, and tool requirements to comply with health and safety regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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