Producers and Directors Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Producers and Directors in Illinois earn a median salary of $57,638 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -31% vs the national median of $83,480. An estimated 2,950 producers and directors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $38,610 to $78,490 depending on location.
$57,638
Avg median salary in Illinois
$78,490
Highest paying metro
$38,610
Lowest paying metro
2,950
Employed in Illinois
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Producers and Directors
inProducers and Directors salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $78,490 | $60,580 | $99,310 | 2,410 |
| Decatur, IL | $73,000 | $45,810 | $91,070 | 30 |
| Champaign, IL | $63,220 | $49,990 | $85,750 | 70 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,210 | $47,260 | $76,370 | 150 |
| West Central Illinois | $55,080 | $37,520 | $82,130 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $53,110 | $43,590 | $72,760 | 40 |
| East Central Illinois | $51,730 | $35,870 | $82,170 | 40 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,290 | $39,260 | $70,260 | 100 |
| South Illinois | $38,610 | $37,530 | $59,880 | 60 |