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Art director salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Art Director make in the United States?

Average base salary

$96,319
Average $96,319
Low $55,588
High $166,897

The average salary for a art director is $96,319 per year in the United States. 814 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Art Director job openings in United States

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Art Director
RR Donnelley3.5out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
$73,500 - $116,000 a year
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Art Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Genesis10
 
$343,200per year
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Epic Games
 
$279,674per year
ASK Staffing
 
$276,400per year
Snap Inc.
 
$269,000per year
Riot Games
 
$248,569per year
PlayStation
 
$236,600per year

Highest paying cities for Art Directors near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $138,562 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $118,012 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $115,068 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $114,295 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $103,236 per year

Where can an Art Director earn more?

Compare salaries for Art Directors in different locations
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Junior Art Director

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