Creative Director salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$144,395
$23,535
Additional Cash Compensation
$167,930
Total Compensation
Median: 140,000
Min: $0K
Max: $315K
How Much Does a Creative Director Make in US?
The average salary for a Creative Director in US is $144,395. The average additional cash compensation for a Creative Director in US is $23,535. The average total compensation for a Creative Director in US is $167,930. Creative Director salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Creative Director employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Creative Director Salary by gender
The average Creative Director salary for women is $145,830 and the average Creative Director salary for men is $151,655.
Creative Director Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Creative Director with 7+ years of experience is $152,682.
Creative Director Salary ranges
The most common Creative Director salary in US is between $150k - $160k.
Average Design + UX salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | $71,940 | Min: $40K Max: $135K |
| Visual Designer | $76,682 | Min: $45K Max: $189K |
| UI Designer | $84,956 | Min: $8K Max: $185K |
| Instructional Designer | $90,644 | Min: $72K Max: $121K |
| UX Designer | $93,287 | Min: $0K Max: $300K |
| Web Designer | $93,301 | Min: $56K Max: $168K |
| Art Director | $95,674 | Min: $0K Max: $225K |
| Senior Graphic Designer | $103,068 | Min: $68K Max: $200K |
| UX Researcher | $105,767 | Min: $10K Max: $230K |
| Senior UI Designer | $109,564 | Min: $63K Max: $200K |
| Game Designer | $110,667 | Min: $79K Max: $200K |
| Product Designer | $112,931 | Min: $3K Max: $330K |
| Senior UX Designer | $122,269 | Min: $48K Max: $234K |
| Creative Director | $144,395 | Min: $0K Max: $315K |
| Design Director | $152,715 | Min: $43K Max: $338K |
| Senior Product Designer | $163,441 | Min: $90K Max: $250K |
| CCO (Chief Creative Officer) | $174,326 | Min: $9K Max: $425K |
| Creative Chief Officer | $187,675 | Min: $140K Max: $425K |
FAQ
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A creative director oversees and guides creative projects from concept to final product, generating the vision that creative team members follow.
Q:
How to become a creative director?
A.
Creative director positions often require candidates to have at least a bachelor’s degree in art, marketing, fashion, English or a related creative field. Creative professionals typically have six to 10 years of experience before becoming creative directors.
Q:
How much does a creative director make?
A.
The salary range for a creative director is $40K-$215K. The average salary for a Creative Director in US is $144,395.
Career Info
Creative Director jobs in US
Skills that affect Creative Director salaries in US
1
Adobe Creative Suite
3% have this skill
2
Graphic Design
1% have this skill
3
Visual Design
1% have this skill
4
Typography
1% have this skill
5
Product Design
0% have this skill
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Illustration
0% have this skill
Average Creative Director Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Creative Director make the most at companies with 501-1,000 employees, earning $165,613 on average.
Recent Creative Director salaries in US
$119,860
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $119,860 with +$3,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
Chicago, IL
1-5 Reports
$182,565
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $182,565
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$270,000
Yearly Salary
A Executive Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $270,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$173,825
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $173,825 with +$8,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago, IL
$234,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr. Director, HCD & UX reported a yearly salary of $234,000 with +$180,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Atlanta, GA
$220,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Strategy Director reported a yearly salary of $220,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
New York City, NY
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$14,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN
$137,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $137,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Madison, WI
1-5 Reports
$65,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $65,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
Remote
1-5 Reports
$220,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $220,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote