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Creative Director salaries in Chicago, IL

Pay ranges employers published in 21 open job postings for Creative Director roles in Chicago, IL, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Creative Director postings in Chicago, IL

  1. Creative Director, Motion - The HeistThe Heist · Chicago, IL · $160K–$175K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  2. Creative Director, Motion - The HeistThinkingbox · Chicago, IL · CA$160K–CA$175K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026Apply
  3. Creative DirectorOmnicom · Chicago, IL · $100.00/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  4. Associate Creative Director, CopyDaniel J Edelman · Chicago, IL · $86K–$138K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  5. Associate Creative Director, ArtThe Kitchen North America · Chicago, IL · $120K–$140K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
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Creative Director pay in other places

  1. United States$168K median, $135K–$200K typical, 475 postingsUnited States: middle half $135K–$200K, median $168K
  2. New York$173K median, $139K–$205K typical, 140 postingsNew York: middle half $139K–$205K, median $173K
  3. New York City, NY$172K median, $139K–$205K typical, 133 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $139K–$205K, median $172K
  4. California$191K median, $172K–$214K typical, 91 postingsCalifornia: middle half $172K–$214K, median $191K
  5. CanadaCA$128K median, CA$115K–CA$160K typical, 29 postings
  6. Los Angeles, CA$174K median, $145K–$194K typical, 28 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $145K–$194K, median $174K
  7. Illinois$130K median, $119K–$158K typical, 22 postingsIllinois: middle half $119K–$158K, median $130K
  8. San Francisco, CA$191K median, $191K–$195K typical, 22 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $191K–$195K, median $191K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Creative Director make in Chicago, IL?

The median posted base pay for Creative Director jobs in Chicago, IL is $130K a year, from 21 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

What is the typical Creative Director pay range in Chicago, IL?

The middle half of postings list $119K–$158K. The top 10% list $168K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $112K or less.

How does Chicago, IL pay compare with all Creative Director jobs?

The median here is $130K, against $168K across all 522 postings for the role.

How many Creative Director jobs in Chicago, IL list pay?

21 open postings at 18 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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