Film Director Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Film Director make in Houston, TX? The average Film Director salary in Houston, TX is $155,455 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $138,823 and $180,995. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Film Director?

A Film Director is a person who directs the making of a film. A Film Director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the technical crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design, and the creative aspects of filmmaking. Under European Union law, the director is viewed as the author of the film. The Film Director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized, or noticed. Directors nee...

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Job Openings for Film Director in Houston, TX
Film & Video Director
Venture Christian Church - Los Gatos , CA
The Film and Video Director will produce, capture, and broadcast high-impact film and video content for various platforms, including weekend services, the website, and ministry events. They will ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago
Accreditation & Compliance Director
Los Angeles Film School - Los Angeles , CA
The Accreditation and Compliance Director provides accreditation guidance for a wide range of activities related to the Los Angeles Film School's institutional accreditation requirements. Essential ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Assistant Sales Director Of Admissions
San Francisco Film School - San Francisco , CA
The San Francisco Film School is on the lookout for an experienced, results-oriented, high-energy Assistant Sales Director of Admissions to join our dynamic team of professionals. You should be data ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago
Sr. Director, Film and Documentary Studio FP&A
Fifth Season - Los Angeles , CA
Director, Film and Documentary Studio FP&A Location: Los Angeles, CA Compensation: $200K-$218K annual base salary + 15% discretionary target bonus Role Summary: At FIFTH SEASON, we're a team of ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 46 days ago
Film Festival Programming & Panels Coordinator
Mill Valley Film Festival - San Rafael , CA
Reports to the Director of Programming. The Mill Valley Film Festival celebrates film as art and education. It is a well-established and respected international festival, known for its commitment to ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
Thin Film Process Engineer
Abrisa Technologies - HEF Photonics - Torrance , CA
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the ... Understanding of optical coating process and thin film processing and measurement techniques ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Film Director in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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180995
155455

Average Total Cash Compensation

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219917
183407
What is the average salary for Film Director in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Film Director in Houston, TX. The base salary for Film Director ranges from $138,823 to $180,995 with the average base salary of $155,455. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $153,351 to $219,917 with the average total cash compensation of $183,407.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $155,455 $138,823 - $180,995
Bonus $27,952 $14,528 - $38,921
Total Pay $183,407 $153,351 - $219,917
* 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.

Film Director Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,312 - $182,937 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,954 - $183,774 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,241 - $175,022 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,515 - $171,468 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,422 - $163,524 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,124 - $177,477 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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