DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$66,700
vs National
+2.6%
National: $65,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,264
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,700
+2.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Producers and Directors in Chicago, IL earns $66,700 in nominal terms, which is 2.6% above the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,264 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CRAMER-KRASSELT | $260,000 | 8 |
| DRAFTFCB, INC. | $100,000 | 2 |
| The University of Chicago | $76,000 | 1 |
| Leo Burnett Company, LLC | $67,000 | 3 |
| ELEMENTO L2 LLC | $65,000 | 1 |
| MIDWEST IMMERSIVE, LLC | $61,360 | 2 |
| FREE SPIRIT MEDIA | $49,000 | 1 |
| Energy BBDO Inc. | $39,500 | 2 |
| FCB WORLDWIDE, INC. (D/B/A FCB CHICAGO) | $37,000 | 1 |
| GEORAMA, INC. | $36,670 | 3 |
| GREEK AMERICA CULTURAL FOUNDATION | $28,142 | 1 |
| INTERCOM VENTURES, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| SUNCASTV CHINESE INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Producers and Directors make in Chicago, IL?
The median Producers and Directors salary in Chicago, IL is $66,700 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Producers and Directors?
A Producers and Directors in Chicago, IL earns 2.6% more than the national median of $65,000, or $72,264 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.