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Producer / Director Salary in Illinois (2026)
$38.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,856/year ($5,155/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 9th of 51 states for Producer / Director pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 3,170 Producer / Director jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $81,080 a year — though pay ranges from $41,250 for newcomers to $169,040 at the top.
Producer / Director pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,170 Producer / Director jobs in Illinois (occupation code 27-2012, “Producers and Directors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Producer / Director salary of $81,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,856 — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
| Gross (median) | $81,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,008 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,203 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,013 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,856 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,155 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Producer / Director make in Illinois?
- The median Producer / Director salary in Illinois is $81,080 per year ($38.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,790 and $106,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Producer / Director in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $81,080, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $61,856 per year ($5,155 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
- How many Producer / Director jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 3,170 Producer / Director jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.