Film Director Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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How much does a Film Director make in Fayetteville, AR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Film Director in Fayetteville, AR is $146,529. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $130,576 to $168,458, with most professionals earning between $116,051 and $188,422.

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What is a Film Director?

A Film Director is a person who directs the making of a film. A Film Director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the technical crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design, and the creative aspects of filmmaking. Under European Union law, the director is viewed as the author of the film. The Film Director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized, or noticed. Directors nee...

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Average Salary Range for Film Director in Fayetteville, AR

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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170781
What is the average salary for Film Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Film Director in Fayetteville, AR. The base salary for Film Director ranges from $130,576 to $168,458 with the average base salary of $146,529. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,336 to $203,874 with the average total cash compensation of $170,781.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $146,529 $130,576 - $168,458
Bonus $24,252 $13,760 - $35,417
Total Pay $170,781 $144,336 - $203,874
* 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.

Film Director Salary Near Fayetteville, AR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fayetteville, AR
CITY, STATE Springdale, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,577 - $168,459 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, AR
CITY, STATE Bentonville, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,545 - $167,128 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, AR
CITY, STATE Rogers, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,803 - $167,461 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, AR
CITY, STATE Fort Smith, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,201 - $161,523 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, AR
CITY, STATE Muskogee, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,220 - $174,449 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, AR
CITY, STATE Joplin, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,840 - $171,379 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, AR
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About Fayetteville, Arkansas    Fayetteville is the third-largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. The city is centrally located within the county and has been....More

Fayetteville, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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