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Producer / Director Salary in California (2026)
$62.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,984/year ($7,665/month) for a single filer
California is the highest-paying state in the country for Producer / Directors, with a median about 37% above the national average. Of the 34,110 Producer / Director jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $129,790 a year — though pay ranges from $63,570 for newcomers to $306,850 at the top.
Producer / Director pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $172,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $306,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,110 Producer / Director jobs in California (occupation code 27-2012, “Producers and Directors”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Producer / Director salary of $129,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $91,984 — an effective tax rate of 29.1%.
| Gross (median) | $129,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,884 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,929 |
| California state income tax | −$7,994 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,984 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,665 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Producer / Director make in California?
- The median Producer / Director salary in California is $129,790 per year ($62.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,110 and $172,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Producer / Director in California?
- On the median salary of $129,790, a single filer in California takes home about $91,984 per year ($7,665 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.1%.
- How many Producer / Director jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 34,110 Producer / Director jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.