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Art Director salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Art Director roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.
- Median base pay$146,600a year
- Typical range$114,400–$163,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$163,000and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Art Director postings in California
- Art Director [Contract]Spin Master · Remote · $50.00–$60.00/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Art Director, SPECS MarketingSnap Inc. · Santa Monica, CA · $130K–$196K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Art DirectorBalsam Brands · Redwood City, CA · $130K–$163K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Art Director make in California?
The median posted base pay for Art Director jobs in California is $147K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Art Director pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $114K–$163K. The top 10% list $163K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $114K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Art Director jobs?
The median here is $147K, against $85K across all 10 postings for the role.
How many Art Director jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.