No matter which aspect of the filmmaking world a person pursues, it often comes with wide disparities between what they might make as compared to someone else in their field. And Documentary Filmmakers are no exception. The documentary world is one filled with capable, talented Filmmakers who may never experience financial stability on account of how difficult it can be to get hired or sell a film in this genre. For that reason, it’s incredibly challenging to provide reliable numbers regarding what a Documentary Filmmaker makes.