As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Creative Manager in the United States is $117,687. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,087 to $133,046, with most professionals earning between $95,526 and $147,030.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $133,046 | $11,087 | $2,559 | $64 |
| Average | $117,687 | $9,807 | $2,263 | $57 |
| 25th Percentile | $106,087 | $8,841 | $2,040 | $51 |
An entry-level Creative Manager with less than 1 year of experience earns about $113,359. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $113,878. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $115,609. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $117,687, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $121,584.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Creative Manager | $113,359 |
| Intermediate Level Creative Manager | $113,878 |
| Senior Level Creative Manager | $115,609 |
| Specialist Level Creative Manager | $117,687 |
| Expert Level Creative Manager | $121,584 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Creative Manager compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $104,332 in 2023 to approximately $105,205 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Creative Manager salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $117,687 | 72.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $9,003 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,943 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $2,354 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 5.1% | ||
| Pension | $6,355 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $14,485 | 8.9% | ||
| Total Compensation | $163,178 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Creative Manager is $117,687. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Creative Manager is $57; the average weekly pay of Creative Manager is $2,263; the average monthly pay of Creative Manager is $9,807.
A Creative Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Creative Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Creative Manager is $148,439.
The highest pay for Creative Manager is $147,030.
The lowest pay for Creative Manager is $95,526.
Responsible for managing all phases of creative development work from concept to completion. Oversees the creation of art, photo, copy, and layout for creative projects. Implements policies and standards that reinforce the organization's branding strategy and quality goals. Manages and develops a team of designers, copywriters, project managers and vendors. Leads the development of creative briefs and utilizes design methodologies that meet the business objectives and timelines of the organization and stakeholders. Evaluates and adopts the most effective tools and techniques across all media. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
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