Best Paid Jobs in the Film Industry

3. Director

Average annual salary: $109, 860

Creating an artistic vision for a screenplay can be a tough job, but the director is usually the one with the strongest ties to the movie and therefore, will put in the extra hours to make sure his idea comes to life. They usually have a say in who gets hired as cameramen, art directors, and cinematographers, but his role doesn’t stop there. Apart from directing the actors and most of the set, directors also help compose the movie soundtrack and supervise the film’s editing team. While catching a big break can be tough, the job on average is well-paid.