Producers and Directors H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 27-2012 · common titles: Producer, Associate Producer, Video Production, Multimedia Producer
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for producers and directors is $102,050 in FY2026 so far, across 62 certified filings. The middle half earn $70,500 – $123,750, and pay is up 38% since FY2024.
Median
$102,050
FY2026 so far
Filings
62
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$146,800+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+38%
$74,000 → $102,050
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $120,000 |
| New York | 14 | $96,605 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 8 | $146,800 |
| Red Chip Companies, Inc. | 2 | $110,000 |
| ReelShort LLC | 2 | $83,500 |
| Panda Fest LLC | 2 | $103,210 |
| Paisan LLC | 2 | $75,000 |
| Oregon State University | 2 | $56,184 |
| The Ohio University | 1 | $51,376 |
| Audible, Inc. | 1 | $173,992 |
| TT Commerce & Global Services LLC | 1 | $100,000 |
| CBS Interactive, Inc. | 1 | $103,210 |
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Producers and Directors H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for producers and directors?
The median is $102,050 across 62 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $70,500 to $123,750, and the top 10% earn $146,800 or more.
Which state pays H-1B producers and directors the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $120,000 (25 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B producers and directors?
Apple Inc., with 8 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $146,800.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.