Creative Director salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$144,453
$21,920
Additional Cash Compensation
$166,373
Total Compensation
Median: 140,000
Min: $65K
Max: $315K
How Much Does a Creative Director Make in US?
The average salary for a Creative Director in US is $144,453. The average additional cash compensation for a Creative Director in US is $21,920. The average total compensation for a Creative Director in US is $166,373. Creative Director salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Creative Director employees in US.
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Creative Director jobs in US
Headway is building a new mental healthcare system that everyone can access. We make it easy for people to find quality in-network mental health care by removing historic barriers faced by mental health providers, payers, and patients.
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Creative Production Specialist I
+57
Creative Production Specialist Dealer.com, a Cox Automotive brand, is looking to hire a Creative Production Specialist to join our team.The Creative Production Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development of specific graphic design components that have a strong visual impact. The Creative Production Specialist will work directly with the Design Team and the Campaign Coordinator Team to finalize design requirements positioned
Our Opportunity:
The Chewy Studios Team is looking for a Creative Director, Social & Programmatic to lead development of concepts for social media and programmatic campaigns! The Creative Director, S+P will bring a social-first aesthetic sense, the ability to build a narrative, and a strategic understanding of executing on social and programmatic photo and video projects. The Creative Director, S+P will have grown up in the spaces of digital and
Creative Project Manager III
+57
Cox Ideabar is a center of excellence at Cox Enterprises that develops Cox brands, drives value and accelerates growth for Cox businesses through world-class brand, creative, marketing and media services. Cox Ideabar operates Ideabar, LLC, a boutique agency serving a select roster of external clients.We exist to change minds and move markets for businesses we believe in. Our mantras are: more talent, less ego; be kind and direct; start with yes
Creative Project Manager III
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Cox Ideabar is a center of excellence at Cox Enterprises that develops Cox brands, drives value and accelerates growth for Cox businesses through world-class brand, creative, marketing and media services. Cox Ideabar operates Ideabar, LLC, a boutique agency serving a select roster of external clients.We exist to change minds and move markets for businesses we believe in. Our mantras are: more talent, less ego; be kind and direct; start with yes
Manager, Creative Advertising
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Associate Creative Director, Copy
+55
At Realtor.com®, we have among the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of real estate listings and the most engaged users across all the online real estate portals. Our mission is to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone.Building your career? Build it better at Realtor.com®. Join us and help change the world of real estate, one home at a time.Are you a campaign and idea expert? Are you
Associate Creative Director, Copy
+55
At Realtor.com®, we have among the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of real estate listings and the most engaged users across all the online real estate portals. Our mission is to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone.Building your career? Build it better at Realtor.com®. Join us and help change the world of real estate, one home at a time.Are you a campaign and idea expert? Are you
Associate Creative Director, Copy
+55
At Realtor.com®, we have among the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of real estate listings and the most engaged users across all the online real estate portals. Our mission is to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone.Building your career? Build it better at Realtor.com®. Join us and help change the world of real estate, one home at a time.Are you a campaign and idea expert? Are you
Associate Creative Director, Copy
+55
At Realtor.com®, we have among the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of real estate listings and the most engaged users across all the online real estate portals. Our mission is to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone.Building your career? Build it better at Realtor.com®. Join us and help change the world of real estate, one home at a time.Are you a campaign and idea expert? Are you
Associate Creative Director, Copy
+55
At Realtor.com®, we have among the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of real estate listings and the most engaged users across all the online real estate portals. Our mission is to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone.Building your career? Build it better at Realtor.com®. Join us and help change the world of real estate, one home at a time.Are you a campaign and idea expert? Are you
Associate Creative Director, Copy
+55
At Realtor.com®, we have among the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of real estate listings and the most engaged users across all the online real estate portals. Our mission is to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone.Building your career? Build it better at Realtor.com®. Join us and help change the world of real estate, one home at a time.Are you a campaign and idea expert? Are you
Creative Director Salary ranges
The most common Creative Director salary in US is between $150k - $160k.
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.
Creative Director Salary by gender
The average Creative Director salary for women is $144,229 and the average Creative Director salary for men is $147,762.
Creative Director Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Creative Director with 7+ years of experience is $144,742.
Average Design + UX salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Designer | $76,677 | Min: $50K Max: $140K |
| UI Designer | $84,837 | Min: $44K Max: $150K |
| UX Designer | $93,022 | Min: $45K Max: $300K |
| Art Director | $94,161 | Min: $40K Max: $215K |
| UX Researcher | $105,932 | Min: $55K Max: $230K |
| Senior UI Designer | $109,284 | Min: $63K Max: $200K |
| Product Designer | $110,551 | Min: $45K Max: $330K |
| Senior UX Designer | $121,556 | Min: $64K Max: $220K |
| Creative Director | $144,453 | Min: $65K Max: $315K |
| Design Director | $152,804 | Min: $75K Max: $300K |
| CCO (Chief Creative Officer) | $175,320 | Min: $100K Max: $425K |
| Creative Chief Officer | $187,932 | Min: $140K Max: $425K |
Skills that affect Creative Director salaries in US
1
Adobe Creative Suite
3% have this skill
2
Typography
0% have this skill
3
Graphic Design
0% have this skill
4
Visual Design
0% have this skill
5
Product Design
0% have this skill
6
Wireframing
0% have this skill
Recent Creative Director salaries in US
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
1-5 Reports
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $140,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
Remote
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director, Game Dev reported a yearly salary of $170,000 with +$34,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$250,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $250,000 with +$50,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director, Game Design reported a yearly salary of $250,000 with +$50,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$240,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Communications + Creative reported a yearly salary of $240,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
New York City, NY
$95,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $95,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
Fort Collins
$265,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $265,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
New York City, NY
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Art Director reported a yearly salary of $135,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $250,000 with +$44,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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How much does a creative director make?
A.
The salary range for a creative director is $40K-$215K.