Film Director Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Film Director make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Film Director in Los Angeles, CA is $178,411. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $158,979 to $205,114, with most professionals earning between $141,288 and $229,425.

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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 Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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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 Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Film Director ranges from $158,979 to $205,114 with the average base salary of $178,411. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $175,733 to $248,225 with the average total cash compensation of $207,935.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $178,411 $158,979 - $205,114
Bonus $29,524 $16,753 - $43,111
Total Pay $207,935 $175,733 - $248,225
* 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 Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,979 - $205,114 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,979 - $205,114 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,979 - $205,114 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,979 - $205,114 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $157,659 - $203,410 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,807 - $204,892 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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