How much does a Creative Manager make?
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$81,702
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Creative Manager is $81,702 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $65,220 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 $16,483 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 a Creative Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Creative Manager in United States. Employers include Walt Disney Company, Scorpion and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Top Paying Companies
For Creative Manager in United States
| 1 | Walt Disney Company | $136,422 | |
| 2 | Scorpion | $128,406 | |
| 3 | Warner Bros. Discovery | $126,416 | |
| 4 | Red Ventures | $117,721 | |
| 5 | American Campus Communities | $107,578 | |
| 6 | Target | $106,120 |
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$106,120
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Top Paying Industries
For a Creative Manager in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Creative Manager in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $127,411, Real Estate with a median total pay of $107,578 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $106,120.
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Creative Manager are Walt Disney Company, Scorpion, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Creative Manager pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Creative Manager is $65,220 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Creative Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 728 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Creative Manager employees.
The highest salary for a Creative Manager in United States is $105,754 per year.
The lowest salary for a Creative Manager in United States is $40,222 per year.
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