What are the main factors that influence a Creative Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Creative Manager's salary?

A Creative Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $117,933 for beginners, reaching about $121,165 at mid-level, and approach $127,511 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Manager?

Creative Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Manager roles are District of Columbia $135,733, California $135,218, Massachusetts $133,416. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Creative Manager roles make?

Salaries for Creative Manager level roles vary by specialization: Creative/Design Manager: $133,700; Senior Creative Manager: $132,935; Creative Brand Manager: $127,065; Creative Project Manager: $125,038; Creative Marketing Manager: $123,580.

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Creative Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Creative Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Manager in Delaware is $124,148 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Creative Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,473
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,492 to $137,404
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,328

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Creative Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,404	$11,450	$2,642	$66
Average	$124,148	$10,346	$2,387	$60
25th Percentile	$107,492	$8,958	$2,067	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Manager Salaries

A Creative Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Creative Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Creative Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $117,933
Early Career (1-2 years): $118,679
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,165
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,148
Expert (over 8 years): $127,511

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Creative Manager	$117,933
Intermediate Level Creative Manager	$118,679
Senior Level Creative Manager	$121,165
Specialist Level Creative Manager	$124,148
Expert Level Creative Manager	$127,511

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How Do Creative Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Creative Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,733.
California: $135,218.
Massachusetts: $133,416.

District of Columbia $135,733 California $135,218 Massachusetts $133,416 Washington $132,925 New Jersey $132,876 Alaska $132,705 Connecticut $131,013 New York $130,326

Hawaii $128,132 Rhode Island $127,102 Maryland $126,404 Minnesota $125,447 Colorado $125,080 Illinois $124,957 Oregon $124,491 Delaware $124,148

New Hampshire $123,932 Virginia $123,449 Pennsylvania $122,039 Nevada $121,328 North Dakota $121,095 Michigan $120,728 Wisconsin $120,593 Vermont $120,323

Texas $119,575 Maine $119,526 Arizona $119,453 Ohio $119,367 Georgia $118,239 Indiana $117,675 Wyoming $117,565 Utah $117,393

Iowa $117,320 Kansas $116,731 Louisiana $116,560 North Carolina $116,498 Missouri $116,474 Florida $115,996 Montana $115,738 Nebraska $115,493

Kentucky $115,358 South Carolina $114,868 Tennessee $114,561 Idaho $114,439 New Mexico $113,544 Oklahoma $113,348 Alabama $112,624 South Dakota $111,411

Arkansas $110,749 West Virginia $110,393 Mississippi $109,327

Top Paying Cities for Creative Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $128,488
Little Creek: $127,298
Magnolia: $127,826

Lincoln, DE $128,488 Little Creek, DE $127,298 Magnolia, DE $127,826 Milford, DE $128,488 Marydel, DE $126,820 Millsboro, DE $128,488 Millville, DE $129,346 Milton, DE $128,488

Nassau, DE $128,488 Ocean View, DE $129,346 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,346 Seaford, DE $127,139 Selbyville, DE $129,346 Smyrna, DE $126,673 Viola, DE $127,826 Woodside, DE $127,458

Bear, DE $125,742 Newark, DE $125,791 Claymont, DE $125,889 Delaware City, DE $125,791 Hockessin, DE $125,889 Kirkwood, DE $125,791 Middletown, DE $126,416 Montchanin, DE $125,889

New Castle, DE $125,889 Odessa, DE $126,587 Port Penn, DE $125,447 Rockland, DE $125,889 Saint Georges, DE $125,791 Townsend, DE $126,404 Winterthur, DE $125,889 Lewes, DE $128,488

Wilmington, DE $125,889 Dover, DE $127,237 Dover Afb, DE $127,531 Bethany Beach, DE $129,346 Bethel, DE $127,139 Bridgeville, DE $128,488 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,372 Cheswold, DE $126,943

Clayton, DE $126,624 Dagsboro, DE $129,346 Delmar, DE $127,139 Ellendale, DE $128,488 Felton, DE $128,488 Fenwick Island, DE $129,346 Frankford, DE $129,346 Frederica, DE $128,488

Georgetown, DE $128,488 Greenwood, DE $128,488 Harbeson, DE $128,488 Harrington, DE $128,488 Hartly, DE $126,563 Houston, DE $128,488 Kenton, DE $126,624 Laurel, DE $127,139

Yorklyn, DE $125,889

Creative Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Creative Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$107,492

Average $124,148/year

$137,404

$8,958

Average $10,346/month

$11,450

$2,067

Average $2,387/week

$2,642

$52

Average $60/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,404	$11,450	$2,642	$66
Average	$124,148	$10,346	$2,387	$60
25th Percentile	$107,492	$8,958	$2,067	$52

Creative Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Creative Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Creative Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $145,674 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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