How much does an Art Director make?
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$71,271
/ yrHow much does a Art Director make?
The estimated total pay for a Art Director is $71,271 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $62,545 per year. These numbers represent 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 estimated additional pay is $8,726 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. 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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Top Paying Companies
For an Art Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Art Director in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and Microsoft.
Top Paying Companies
For Art Director in United States
| 1 | Meta | $198,102 | |
| 2 | $196,574 | ||
| 3 | Microsoft | $185,831 | |
| 4 | Apple | $181,941 | |
| 5 | Netflix | $169,905 | |
| 6 | Salesforce | $169,375 | |
| 7 | Amazon | $160,251 | |
| 8 | Spotify | $156,961 | |
| 9 | Autodesk | $156,222 | |
| 10 | Cisco Systems | $150,820 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Art Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Art Director in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $153,521, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $126,585, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $120,522, Financial Services with a median total pay of $116,866, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $106,120.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$120,522
13% Higher than other industries
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What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?
Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
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Art Director pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Art Director is $62,545 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Art Director salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 10553 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Art Director employees.
The highest salary for an Art Director in United States is $100,545 per year.
The lowest salary for an Art Director in United States is $38,907 per year.
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