Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
Recent salaries shared by Creative Manager
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Creative Manager
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4-6 years
$148K - $171K/yr
Frisco, TX
submitted on Jun 28, 2026
$148K - $171K/yr
Creative Manager
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1-3 years
$98K - $114K/yr
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Jun 17, 2026
$98K - $114K/yr
Creative Manager
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4-6 years
$113K - $131K/yr
Tempe, AZ
submitted on May 12, 2026
$113K - $131K/yr
Creative Manager
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4-6 years
$87K - $101K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 8, 2026
$87K - $101K/yr
Creative Manager
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4-6 years
$73K/yr
($72K • $998)
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Mar 29, 2026
$73K/yr
$72K • $998
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Creative Manager
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1-3 years
$131K/yr
($121K • $10K)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Mar 20, 2026
$131K/yr
$121K • $10K
Creative Manager
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1-3 years
$70K - $82K/yr
Tulsa, OK
submitted on Mar 6, 2026
$70K - $82K/yr
Creative Manager
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15+ years
$115K/yr
($115K • $0)
Pawtucket, RI
submitted on Feb 6, 2026
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Creative Manager
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4-6 years
$97K/yr
($97K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Jan 21, 2026
$97K/yr
$97K • $0
Creative Manager
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1-3 years
$50K/yr
($50K • $0)
Bentonville, AR
submitted on Jan 20, 2026
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Creative Manager in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $131,126, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $104,590, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $104,372 and Real Estate with a median total pay of $90,388.
Manufacturing
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Creative Manager are Mattel and Hasbro.
Frequently asked questions about Creative Manager salaries
The average salary for Creative Manager is $119,644 per year or $58 per hour, with top earners making up to $196,787 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $92,758 (25th percentile) to $156,061 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1048 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Creative Manager employees.
The highest salary for Creative Manager is $156,061 per year, $13,005 per month or $75 per hour.
The lowest salary for Creative Manager is $92,758 per year, $7,730 per month or $45 per hour.
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