How much does a Creative Director make?
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$142,804
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Creative Director is $142,804 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $99,175 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 $43,629 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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Related Job Titles
For Creative Director
Some related job titles are Art Director Salaries with median pay of $74,313, Associate Creative Director Salaries with median pay of $126,685, Creative Services Salaries with median pay of $65,491, Creative Services Director Salaries with median pay of $116,599.
Top Paying Companies
For a Creative Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Creative Director in United States. Employers include Google, Airbnb and Twitch.
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Top Paying Industries
For a Creative Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Creative Director in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $280,199, Real Estate with a median total pay of $262,109, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $235,670, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $233,077, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $230,164.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Creative Director pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Creative Director is $99,175 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Creative Director salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 8189 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Creative Director employees.
The highest salary for a Creative Director in United States is $172,404 per year.
The lowest salary for a Creative Director in United States is $57,521 per year.
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