Director of Photography Salary in Sacramento, CA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Photography in Sacramento, CA is $122,869. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $98,851 to a high of $153,628, with most professionals earning between $110,297 and $138,969.

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Average Salary Range for Director of Photography in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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132984
What is the average salary for Director of Photography in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Photography in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Director of Photography ranges from $110,297 to $138,969 with the average base salary of $122,869. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,867 to $153,724 with the average total cash compensation of $132,984.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,869 $110,297 - $138,969
Bonus $10,115 $7,570 - $14,755
Total Pay $132,984 $117,867 - $153,724
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Photography Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,327 - $139,008 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,205 - $138,854 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,042 - $137,388 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,460 - $144,214 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,451 - $147,984 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,793 - $145,895 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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