Radio and Television Program Directors

Salaries for radio and television program directors vary widely based on such factors as size and location of the station, whether the station is commercial or public, and experience of the director. Radio program directors earned median annual salaries of $78,196 in May 2025, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Salaries ranged from less than $29,500 to $137,000 or more. Television program directors generally earn more than their counterparts in radio. In May 2025, Glassdoor.com reported the average annual salary for TV program directors was $142,000, with salaries ranging from $108,000 or less to $189,000 or more per year.

Both radio and television program directors usually receive health and life coverage benefits and sometimes yearly bonuses as well.