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Creative Director salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 475 open job postings for Creative Director roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Creative Director postings in United States

  1. Creative DirectorDesign Observer · Orlando, FL · $90K–$100K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Associate Creative DirectorThe Social Lights · Minneapolis, MN · $100K–$120K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Creative Director, Brand StudioWebflow · Remote · $212K–$265K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Creative Director (Video Ads)Jerry.ai · Remote · $180K–$210K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Creative Director, Art (Health)VML HEALTH · New York City, NY · $100K–$230K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Creative Director pay in other places

  1. New York$173K median, $139K–$205K typical, 140 postingsNew York: middle half $139K–$205K, median $173K
  2. New York City, NY$172K median, $139K–$205K typical, 133 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $139K–$205K, median $172K
  3. California$191K median, $172K–$214K typical, 91 postingsCalifornia: middle half $172K–$214K, median $191K
  4. CanadaCA$128K median, CA$115K–CA$160K typical, 29 postings
  5. Los Angeles, CA$174K median, $145K–$194K typical, 28 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $145K–$194K, median $174K
  6. Illinois$130K median, $119K–$158K typical, 22 postingsIllinois: middle half $119K–$158K, median $130K
  7. San Francisco, CA$191K median, $191K–$195K typical, 22 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $191K–$195K, median $191K
  8. Chicago, IL$130K median, $119K–$158K typical, 21 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $119K–$158K, median $130K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Creative Director make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Creative Director jobs in United States is $168K a year, from 475 job postings with pay at 268 companies.

What is the typical Creative Director pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $135K–$200K. The top 10% list $230K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $112K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Creative Director jobs?

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

How many Creative Director jobs in United States list pay?

475 open postings at 268 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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