Director of Photography Salary in Saint Louis, MO

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As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Photography in Saint Louis, MO is $110,117. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $88,594 to a high of $137,681, with most professionals earning between $98,851 and $124,545.

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Average Salary Range for Director of Photography in Saint Louis, MO

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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 Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for Director of Photography ranges from $98,851 to $124,545 with the average base salary of $110,117. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,633 to $137,764 with the average total cash compensation of $119,183.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $110,117 $98,851 - $124,545
Bonus $9,066 $6,782 - $13,219
Total Pay $119,183 $105,633 - $137,764
* 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 Saint Louis, MO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,687 - $124,339 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Chesterfield, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,247 - $123,784 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,309 - $123,862 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,084 - $123,578 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,032 - $123,514 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,810 - $124,493 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
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