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Film / TV Production Salary in West Midlands

The West Midlands, anchored by Birmingham as the UK's second city, offers salaries that typically sit 5-15% below London levels with significantly lower living costs. The region has a strong manufacturing heritage and a growing professional services sector.

Housing costs are well below the national average, and the HS2 project (when complete) is expected to further improve connectivity and salary competitiveness.

Entry Salary
£20,580
Peak Salary
£78,400
Growth
+281%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.2m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Runner / Production Assistant 0+ £17,640 £20,580 £23,520 £26,460
Production Coordinator / Researcher 2+ £23,520 £27,440 £32,340 £37,240
Production Manager / Assistant Producer 5+ £31,360 £39,200 £47,040 £53,900
Producer / Line Producer 9+ £41,160 £53,900 £68,600 £83,300
Series Producer / Executive Producer 15+ £58,800 £78,400 £102,900 £137,200

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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.