Film Crew Member Salaries in United Kingdom

The average salary for a Film Crew Member is £42,897 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 50 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Film Crew Member employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Film Crew Member in United Kingdom is £67,793 per year.

The lowest salary for a Film Crew Member in United Kingdom is £27,523 per year.

A film crew member can work full-time for a company as a salaried employee, but most of them chose to run their own business and do freelance work. This work structure requires them to dedicate time to submitting bids, writing contracts, getting permission to shoot on locations that are not open to the public, obtaining copywrite protection and keeping financial records. They generally earn pay similar to broadcast, sound and video technicians or to journalists and news analysts.

The most common way to achieve a higher salary as a film crew member is to work your way up with on-the-job experience. It may be possible to begin your career as a volunteer on set while you’re still studying. Your ultimate aim will be to work on bigger productions, as these tend to have larger budgets. One of the most effective ways of advancing in the industry is through networking and attending industry events. This will help you identify better opportunities and make a name for yourself. Explore different opportunities to gain a wide range of experience in different specialities, including lighting, production, special effects, sound production, and directing. A degree in cinema and media arts or a bachelor's in communications may put you on a much higher starting salary.

Once you reach the interview stage for a new film crew member job, you'll want to know how to negotiate a higher salary. Research and learn what the base salary is in your area for your position and level of expertise. Study the company culture and get a general idea of what they pay. Compare your skills and education level and highlight those requirements that match the job description. Present this information to the hiring manager as a starting point in the negotiation process.

About 63.59% of Film Crew Member professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £2,186 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Film Crew Member in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Film Crew Member professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £18,602 and £104,204 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £42,897 following the average career path of a Film Crew Member.