Director of Photography Salary in Austin, TX

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How much does a Director of Photography make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Photography in Austin, TX is $112,543. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $90,541 to a high of $140,713, with most professionals earning between $101,026 and $127,289.

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Average Salary Range for Director of Photography in Austin, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
101026
127289
112543

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107957
140800
121808
What is the average salary for Director of Photography in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Photography in Austin, TX. The base salary for Director of Photography ranges from $101,026 to $127,289 with the average base salary of $112,543. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,957 to $140,800 with the average total cash compensation of $121,808.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $112,543 $101,026 - $127,289
Bonus $9,265 $6,931 - $13,512
Total Pay $121,808 $107,957 - $140,800
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Photography Salary Near Austin, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,649 - $126,813 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,772 - $116,888 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,180 - $116,142 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,017 - $119,716 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,364 - $115,114 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,853 - $128,330 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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