Mean Salary
In May 2011, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the average film director earns an average of $92,220 per year, $44.34 per hour. The bottom 10 percent earned an average of $32,010 annually. The top 10 percent earned in excess of $187,199 per year. The highest paid directors are the ones who have a high public demand. When there is a high public demand, directors can earn additional income from DVD sales and network airings of her movies.