Production Careers

Salary data and insights based on 3,829 job postings

Production professionals in entertainment earn a median salary of $53,500 at entry-level, rising to $85,000 at mid-level and $134,000 for senior roles — a 150% increase from entry to senior level. Across 3,829 analyzed job postings, the field is heavily concentrated in Los Angeles and New York, reflecting the industry's traditional production hubs. Demand is strongest for project management, video editing, and Adobe Premiere Pro skills, with budget management also ranking among the top requirements for Production roles.

Last updated: February 2026

Entry Level

$53,500

459 jobs

Mid Level

$85,000

1354 jobs

Senior Level

$134,000

465 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

3,829

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Project managementVideo editingProject ManagementAdobe Premiere ProBudget managementAttention to detailCommunication skillsAdobe PremiereBudget ManagementDeadline managementVideo productionEditorial judgmentAdobe Creative SuiteOrganizational skillsVideo Editing

Top Employers

NBCUniversal

214 jobs

FOX

166 jobs

Disney

111 jobs

Nexstar Broadcasting

108 jobs

Warner Bros. Discovery

93 jobs

Paramount

56 jobs

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

56 jobs

Live Nation Entertainment

55 jobs

Netflix

40 jobs

Apple

34 jobs

Top Locations

New York, NY

401 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

345 jobs

United States

130 jobs

New York, New York

116 jobs

Washington, DC

77 jobs

30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112

75 jobs

Culver City, CA

73 jobs

Los Angeles, CA, USA

53 jobs

Santa Monica, CA

47 jobs

Miami, FL

45 jobs

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