Salary of Casting Directors
The average salary for a Casting Director is ₹50,743 ($98,260) per year in India.
Director Earnings
Most film directors earn $250,000 to $2 million per project.
Becoming a Casting Director
There are no specific qualifications or training to work in casting.
The two-highest paying states for casting directors are California and New York. California casting directors receive $62 per hour while New York casting directors make about $54 per hour.
However, as a general guide, casting directors in India can expect to earn anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 rupees (approximately US$150-1,500) per day.
The highest salary for a Casting Assistant in India is ₹10,289 per month. The lowest salary for a Casting Assistant in India is also ₹10,289.
Most Directors make a median annual salary of $76,400 per year. The majority of Directors work in the entertainment industry. The top 10 percent earn more than $184,660 per year.
Following is a list containing the pays of top Indian directors: AR Murugadoss, Rajkummar Hirani, Karan Johar, and S.S Rajamouli. They earn varying amounts per film.
Entry-level Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers and Athletes can expect to make $35,840 to $53,130 per year or $17 to $26 per hour.
Casting directors expect you to look just like your headshot. It should look like you on your best day, showing your age, and who you are now.
Many casting directors are former actors or producers who know the industry very well and have established expertise and a good reputation over their years of work.