As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for TV Executive Producer in the US is $57,811, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,112 weekly, or $4,818 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for TV Executive Producer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for TV Executive Producer in the US vary widely, spanning from $41,544 to $66,873. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,296) and 75th percentile ($62,554), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,873 per year. This $13,258 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia TV Executive Producer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 74 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
TV Executive Producer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile TV Executive Producer Salary $41,544 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile TV Executive Producer Salary $49,296 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile TV Executive Producer Salary $57,811 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile TV Executive Producer Salary $62,554 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile TV Executive Producer Salary $66,873 US August 01, 2026
25% $49,296 10% $41,544 90% $66,873 75% $62,554 $57,811 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a TV Executive Producer ?

Executive producer (EP) is one of the top positions in the making of a commercial entertainment product. Depending on the medium, the executive producer may be concerned with management accounting or associated with legal issues (like copyrights or royalties). In films, the executive producer generally contributes to the film's budget and usually does not work on set, in contrast to most other producers....

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    TV Executive Producer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of TV Executive Producer in the United States. The base salary for TV Executive Producer ranges from $49,296 to $62,554 with the average base salary of $57,811. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,842 to $71,616 with the average total cash compensation of $62,142.

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