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Producer / Director Salary in Washington (2026)
$39.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,200/year ($5,517/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 8th of 51 states for Producer / Director pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 2,270 Producer / Director jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $81,550 a year — though pay ranges from $47,810 for newcomers to $167,760 at the top.
Producer / Director pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,270 Producer / Director jobs in Washington (occupation code 27-2012, “Producers and Directors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Producer / Director salary of $81,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $66,200 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,111 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,239 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,200 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,517 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Producer / Director make in Washington?
- The median Producer / Director salary in Washington is $81,550 per year ($39.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,760 and $128,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Producer / Director in Washington?
- On the median salary of $81,550, a single filer in Washington takes home about $66,200 per year ($5,517 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Producer / Director jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,270 Producer / Director jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.