How much does an Unit Production Manager make in Kansas City, MO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Unit Production Manager in Kansas City, MO is $124,715. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,361 to $143,085, with most professionals earning between $93,473 and $159,810.

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What is an Unit Production Manager?

A Unit Production Manager (UPM) is the DGA–approved title for the top below-the-line staff position, responsible for the administration of a feature film or television production. Non-DGA productions might call it the production manager or production supervisor. They work closely with the line producer. Sometimes the line producer is the UPM. A senior producer may assign a UPM more than one production at a time....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Unit Production Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Unit Production Manager in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Unit Production Manager ranges from $108,361 to $143,085 with the average base salary of $124,715. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,706 to $158,621 with the average total cash compensation of $134,194.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $124,715 $108,361 - $143,085
Bonus $9,480 $6,344 - $15,537
Total Pay $134,194 $114,706 - $158,621
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,528 - $143,304 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,137 - $142,788 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,137 - $142,788 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,207 - $142,880 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,207 - $142,880 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,207 - $142,880 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Restaurant Unit Manager LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $52,950 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,550
JOB TITLE Production Unit Leader LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $71,481 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,241
JOB TITLE Creative Production Manager LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $94,308 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,122
JOB TITLE IT Production Control Manager LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $122,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $156,233
JOB TITLE Digital Production Manager LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $115,732 MAXIMUM SALARY $154,141
JOB TITLE Production Engineering Manager LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $118,433 MAXIMUM SALARY $155,288
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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

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