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Producer / Director Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$57.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,628/year ($7,302/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Producer / Directors (2nd of 51), with a median about 27% above the national average. Of the 2,970 Producer / Director jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $119,840 a year — though pay ranges from $62,310 for newcomers to $206,770 at the top.
Producer / Director pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $119,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $161,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $206,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,970 Producer / Director jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 27-2012, “Producers and Directors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Producer / Director salary of $119,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $87,628 — an effective tax rate of 26.9%.
| Gross (median) | $119,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,535 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,168 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$5,509 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,628 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,302 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Producer / Director make in New Jersey?
- The median Producer / Director salary in New Jersey is $119,840 per year ($57.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,120 and $161,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Producer / Director in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $119,840, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $87,628 per year ($7,302 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.9%.
- How many Producer / Director jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 2,970 Producer / Director jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.