How much does an Art Director make in Birmingham, England?

Updated Apr 16, 2024

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Total Pay Range
£31K - £64K/yr
Base Pay
£31K - £64K/yr

£45K

/yr
£31K£64K
Most Likely Range

The estimated salary for a Art Director is £44,754 per year in the Birmingham, England area. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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AKQA
3.9
Art DirectorSee 8 salaries from this location

£60,000

 / yr
Amazon
3.7
Art DirectorSee 8 salaries from this location

£50,000

 / yr
Hearst
3.5
Art DirectorSee 8 salaries from this location

£52,950

 / yr
Burberry
3.5
Art DirectorSee 7 salaries from this location

£40,032

 / yr
Ogilvy
3.7
Art DirectorSee 7 salaries from this location

£34,650

 / yr
Condé Nast
3.5
Art DirectorSee 7 salaries from this location

£50,000

 / yr
Havas Worldwide
3.5
Art DirectorSee 6 salaries from this location

£35,000

 / yr

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VCCP
3.7
Art DirectorSee 6 salaries from this location

£42,000

 / yr
LEO Learning
4.5
Art DirectorSee 5 salaries from this location

£38,000

 / yr
CSM Sport & Entertainment
4
Art DirectorSee 5 salaries from this location

£45,000

 / yr
AMV BBDO
4
Art DirectorSee 5 salaries from this location

£35,000

 / yr
Bauer Media
3.4
Art DirectorSee 5 salaries from this location

£48,000

 / yr
FARFETCH
3.5
Art DirectorSee 5 salaries from this location

£56,000

 / yr
Freelancer
4.2
Art DirectorSee 5 salaries from this location

£50

 / hr
IDX
2.9
Art DirectorSee 4 salaries from this location

£55,000

 / yr
Aesop
3.4
Art DirectorSee 4 salaries from this location

£56,000

 / yr
Ink
3.3
Art DirectorSee 4 salaries from this location

£40,250

 / yr
Spring Creative
3.2
Art DirectorSee 4 salaries from this location

£46,000

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
Art DirectorSee 4 salaries from this location

£89,555

 / yr
TBWA\Media Arts Lab
3.8
Art DirectorSee 4 salaries from this location

£40,000

 / yr
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Art Director in Birmingham, England Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
AKQA Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Amazon Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Hearst Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Burberry Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Ogilvy Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Condé Nast Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Havas Worldwide Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
VCCP Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
LEO Learning Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
CSM Sport & Entertainment Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
AMV BBDO Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Bauer Media Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
FARFETCH Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Freelancer Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/hr
IDX Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Aesop Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Ink Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
Spring Creative Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
SelfEmployed.com Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
TBWA\Media Arts Lab Art Director salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reportedBirmingham, England/yr
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Art Director pay FAQ in Birmingham, England

The average salary for an Art Director is £44,754 per year in Birmingham, England. Salaries estimates are based on 14 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Art Director employees in Birmingham, England.

The highest salary for an Art Director in Birmingham, England is £64,215 per year.

The lowest salary for an Art Director in Birmingham, England is £31,192 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Art Director or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Art Director.

Pay for art directors or creative directors is typically above pay for craft artists, fine artists, fashion designers, writers, graphic designers and photographers. They typically earn salaries that are above the national average, but can reach six figures depending on industry. Their leadership role and authority explain this pay premium. Well-known art directors with extensive experience can expect even higher pay. Additionally, art directors can increase their pay by teaching courses on their skills as lecturers outside of traditional work hours.

If you are looking for ways to ensure you make the most money possible as an art director, consider boosting your qualifications beyond a bachelor's degree. Certain industries value art directors with master's degrees or even PhDs in art-related subjects. It's also important to build up your practical work experience, honing both your creative and business-minded skills along the way. Finding a speciality that you become known for will encourage top employers to seek out your expertise. Showcasing those skills and specialties in a polished portfolio is a great way to put your best foot forward with employers to boost your earning potential.

Whether you're looking for a brand-new art director position or aiming to increase your earnings at a current role, there are a couple of things to keep in mind during salary negotiations. Find out the average salary for art directors in your area. Are you being paid under market rate at your current job? If so, communicate that. If you're negotiating a new job offer, keep the relevant numbers in mind so you can request a reasonable pay rise. Also, be sure to use your experience to your advantage. Have plenty of examples of your work at the ready, and be prepared to explain how your creative vision is invaluable to the company.

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