Producer salary
From 189 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 27-2012: Producers and Directors
- Also filed as: Associate Producer
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 42% of Producer filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Apple. 19 filings (10% of the total), median $149,698.
- Median up 41% since FY2020. From $73,150 in FY2020 to $103,210 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Producer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 189 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Producer jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 27-2012, Producers and Directors). The median base salary is $90,000, 27% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $66,394 and $125,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 42% of filings. Los Angeles, CA has the most filings (58), and Apple is the employer that files the most (19).
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Top employers for Producer
AppleEmployers with the most Producer filings. Bar: share of all Producer filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 42% of filings
Mid-level · 32% of filings
Senior · 14% of filings
Expert · 12% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $66,394 | 73 |
| Level II · Qualified | $100,891 | 55 |
| Level III · Experienced | $140,000 | 25 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $183,900 | 21 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Producer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,200 | 58 |
| New York, NY | $102,518 | 42 |
| San Jose, CA | $148,249 | 12 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Producer does
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
Typical tasks
- Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
- Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
- Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
- Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
- Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Producers and Directors (27-2012.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Producers and Directors), the median annual wage was $90,360 in May 2025, with 143,120 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $90,000, 0% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,184 | $45,780 |
| 25th percentile | $66,394 | $62,670 |
| Median | $90,000 | $90,360 |
| 75th percentile | $125,000 | $134,800 |
| 90th percentile | $161,080 | $198,540 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,184 |
| 25th | $66,394 |
| 50th (median) | $90,000 |
| 75th | $125,000 |
| 90th | $161,080 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $73,150 | $57,935 | $122,325 | 108 |
| FY2021 | $86,775 | $62,400 | $129,057 | 104 |
| FY2022 | $74,909 | $62,000 | $104,000 | 93 |
| FY2023 | $78,355 | $63,898 | $111,912 | 103 |
| FY2024 | $77,322 | $61,551 | $103,335 | 100 |
| FY2025 | $84,828 | $66,373 | $118,913 | 116 |
| FY2026 | $103,210 | $72,000 | $129,563 | 73 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Producer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Producer jobs is $90,000 (189 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $66,394 and $125,000.
What does an entry-level Producer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $66,394. Level I accounts for 42% of Producer filings.
Do H-1B Producers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($90,000) is 0% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($90,360, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.