Startup Creative Director Salary

Startups pay Creative Directors a median salary of $171,632 per year. Based on 768 Creative Director job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $105,978 and $259,466, with an average of $174,826.

95th Percentile
$259,466
Average
$174,826
Range
$105,978 - $259,466
Sample Size
768
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Creative Director Compensation Trends

Track how Creative Director compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Creative Director positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Creative Director Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $255,963

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