Film Buyer Salary in the United States

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Film Buyer Salary in the United States

How much does a Film Buyer make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Film Buyer in the United States is around $60,363, with an hourly rate of $29. The average salary ranges from $47,280 (10th percentile) to $72,727 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $53,515 (25th percentile) and $66,835 (75th percentile). A Film Buyer's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Film Buyer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,835 $5,570 $1,285 $32
Average $60,363 $5,030 $1,161 $29
25th Percentile $53,515 $4,460 $1,029 $26
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FlashCo Manufacturing - WILKES-BARRE, PA

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How much does a Film Buyer make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$53,515
Average $60,363/year
$66,835
$4,460
Average $5,030/month
$5,570
$1,029
Average $1,161/week
$1,285
$26
Average $29/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $66,835 $5,570 $1,285 $32
Average $60,363 $5,030 $1,161 $29
25th Percentile $53,515 $4,460 $1,029 $26

How does experience level affect a Film Buyer's Salary?

An entry-level Film Buyer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $59,697. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $59,887. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $62,304. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $65,187, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $65,393.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Film Buyer $59,697
Intermediate Level Film Buyer $59,887
Senior Level Film Buyer $62,304
Specialist Level Film Buyer $65,187
Expert Level Film Buyer $65,393
$59,697 0 yr
$59,887 < 2 yrs
$62,304 2-4 yrs
$65,187 5-8 yrs
$65,393 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Film Buyer vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Film Buyer is $66,580.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $65,693.
  • In New Jersey, a Film Buyer earns $65,427 per year.

How much does salary of Film Buyer vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Film Buyer is $75,387.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $69,954.
  • In Boston, MA, a Film Buyer earns $67,323 per year.

What are the salaries of a Film Buyer with different levels of education?

Salaries for Film Buyer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Film Buyer with a Associate's Degree is $58,619 - $61,989. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Film Buyer Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Film Buyer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.7%
High School 40.5%
Associates 12.2%
Bachelors 36.5%
Masters 6.8%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Salaries of jobs related to Film Buyer

What is the salary trend of Film Buyer?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Film Buyer compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $56,863 in 2023 to approximately $55,632 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Film Buyer salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Film Buyer Over Time

2022
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2023
$56,863
2024
$55,960
2025
$55,632
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2023 $56,863
2024 $55,960
2025 $55,632
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Film Buyer bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 67.8%
Bonuses 4.2%
Social Security 5.5%
401k/403b 2.2%
Disability 0.6%
Healthcare 6.0%
Pension 3.9%
Time Off 9.7%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $60,363 67.8%
Bonus $3,713 4.2%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $4,916 5.5%
401K/403B $1,992 2.2%
Disability $578 0.6%
Healthcare $5,303 6.0%
Pension $3,470 3.9%
Time Off $8,651 9.7%
Total Compensation $88,989 100%
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