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Creative director salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Creative Director make in the United States?

Average base salary

$139,547
Average $139,547
Low $84,237
High $231,174

The average salary for a creative director is $139,547 per year in the United States. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Creative Director job openings in United States

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Creative Director
New York, NY
$180,000 - $220,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Creative Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
El Clasificado
 
$375,000per year
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Vuori
 
$370,000per year
Pop-Up Talent
 
$343,200per year
MillerKnoll
 
$318,963per year
Snap Inc.
 
$312,750per year
Gibson Dunn
 
$302,500per year

Highest paying cities for Creative Directors near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $176,508 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $175,029 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $168,135 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $157,693 per year
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $149,988 per year

Where can a Creative Director earn more?

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

Associate Creative Director

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Average $120,829 per year

Junior Creative Director

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Average $71,936 per year