Creative Director salary in Chicago

Average Base Salary in Chicago

$151,250
$11,875
Additional Cash Compensation
$163,125
Total Compensation
Median: 150,000
Min: $140K
Max: $170K

How Much Does a Creative Director Make in Chicago?

The average salary for a Creative Director in Chicago is $151,250. The average additional cash compensation for a Creative Director in Chicago is $11,875. The average total compensation for a Creative Director in Chicago is $163,125. Creative Director salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Creative Director employees in Chicago.

Chicago by the numbers

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Total number of Tech companies in Chicago
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Creative Director
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Creative Director jobs in Chicago

Freelance Creative - Copywriting, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Digital Design

Chicago
2 weeks ago
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we! Fusion92 attracts and hires great people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and from different industries, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger and our work even brighter!It is the unique contributions from each one of our team members that drive success. Whether you are looking for a new challenge, a supportive team, an opportunity to

Creative Director

Chicago
2 weeks ago
GoHealth Intro As a leading health insurance marketplace, GoHealth’s mission is to improve access to healthcare in America. For customers, enrolling in a health insurance plan is confusing and difficult, and seemingly small differences between plans can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs or lack of access to critical medicines and even providers. We use our technology, agents, and expertise to cut through the confusion and get customers

Jr. Creative Strategist

Chicago
4 days ago
Shape the future with intelligence and creativity!We are looking for those passionate about a world where technology and creativity converge, where incredible work is inspired by brilliant analysis. Bold creators, owners and achievers. Ready to bring everything they've got, to build with care and consideration and deliver truly Intelligent Creative.As a Junior Creative Strategist, you will be responsible for delivering strategic services across a

Creative Project Manager

Chicago
1 week ago
$59,000 - $64,000
Annually
Shape the future with intelligence and creativity!We are looking for those passionate about a world where technology and creativity converge, where incredible work is inspired by brilliant analysis. Bold creators, owners and achievers. Ready to bring everything they've got, to build with care and consideration and deliver truly Intelligent Creative.In the role of Creative Project Manager, you will be responsible for executing creative projects

Creative Production Intern

Chicago
1 week ago
This Is Who We AreFounded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life; therefore, our employees also bring their

Creative Associate

Chicago
4 days ago
About Us Freeman is a global leader in events. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, Freeman is on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 95-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that

Creative Strategist

Chicago
3 weeks ago
Agency Overview Agency EA is a brand experience agency, specializing in user events, worldwide event programs, summits, conferences and B2B experiential campaigns. As experiential alchemists, we blend the tactical and magical to create exceptional experiences for some of the biggest brands in the world. Working collaboratively — cross team, cross discipline and even across continents — we form lasting and meaningful partnerships with our clients

Director, UX and Marketing Creative

Chicago
1 week ago
$90,000 - $100,000
Annually
The Director of UX & Marketing Creative has an “eye for detail” and is integral in creating the visual representation of the brand and in developing the digital customer experience (across all brands and channels) for both internal and external audiences. Who We Are… The Connected Pet Company, LLC (TCPC) launched in 2021 as a multiline pet marketing agency rooted in pet health insurance through operations of its brands Felix Cat Insurance and

Creative Director Salary ranges

The most common Creative Director salary in Chicago is between $170k - $180k.

Average Creative Director Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Creative Director make the most at companies with 51-200 employees, earning $156,667 on average.

Creative Director Salary by gender

The average Creative Director salary for women is $148,000 and the average Creative Director salary for men is $160,000.

Creative Director Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Creative Director with 7+ years of experience is $151,250.

Average Design + UX salaries in Chicago

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Visual Designer$73,310
Min: $43K
Max: $169K
UI Designer$80,647
Min: $58K
Max: $120K
UX Designer$84,174
Min: $58K
Max: $139K
UX Researcher$93,574
Min: $65K
Max: $150K
Art Director$102,487
Min: $86K
Max: $135K
Product Designer$105,686
Min: $80K
Max: $200K
Senior UI Designer$110,629
Min: $60K
Max: $140K
Senior UX Designer$113,879
Min: $66K
Max: $205K
Creative Director$151,250
Min: $140K
Max: $170K
Design Director$152,740
Min: $120K
Max: $200K
CCO (Chief Creative Officer)$197,500
Min: $150K
Max: $220K

Skills that affect Creative Director salaries in Chicago

1
Adobe Creative Suite
2% have this skill
2
Visual Design
2% have this skill
3
Typography
2% have this skill
4
Wireframing
2% have this skill
5
Graphic Design
2% have this skill
6
Prototyping
1% have this skill

Recent Creative Director salaries in Chicago

$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $140,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1-10 Employees
Chicago
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Executive Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Chicago
5-10 Reports
$145,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $145,000 with +$2,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Chicago
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $170,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$155,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $155,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$30,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $150,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Creative Director reported a yearly salary of $150,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Chicago
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