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Producer / Director Salary in New York (2026)
$51.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,186/year ($6,599/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Producer / Directors (3rd of 51), with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 27,990 Producer / Director jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $107,550 a year — though pay ranges from $61,960 for newcomers to $222,580 at the top.
Producer / Director pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $222,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,990 Producer / Director jobs in New York (occupation code 27-2012, “Producers and Directors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Producer / Director salary of $107,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,186 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $107,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,831 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,228 |
| New York state income tax | −$5,305 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,186 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,599 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Producer / Director make in New York?
- The median Producer / Director salary in New York is $107,550 per year ($51.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,700 and $169,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Producer / Director in New York?
- On the median salary of $107,550, a single filer in New York takes home about $79,186 per year ($6,599 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Producer / Director jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 27,990 Producer / Director jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.