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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

$95,423
Average $95,423
Low $54,696
High $166,474

The average salary for a art director is $95,423 per year in the United States. 788 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Art Director job openings in United States

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Art Director, Division of Mark...
Rowan University4.3out of 5 stars.
Glassboro, NJ
$110,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
1 day 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
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ASK Staffing
 
$276,400per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$269,000per year
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Riot Games
 
$252,421per year
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PlayStation
 
$236,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Art Directors near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $135,365 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $120,559 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $116,132 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $113,169 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $102,088 per year

Where can an Art Director earn more?

Compare salaries for Art Directors in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Art Director get paid in United States?

Junior Art Director

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Average $60,785 per year

Senior Art Director

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Average $103,373 per year