How much does an Advertising Creative make hourly?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Advertising Creative in the United States is $34. While Salary.com is seeing that Advertising Creative salary in the US can go up to $38 or down to $26, but most earn between $30 and $36. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Advertising Creative in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Advertising Creative Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Advertising Creative Salary $26 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Advertising Creative Salary $30 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Advertising Creative Salary $34 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Advertising Creative Salary $36 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Advertising Creative Salary $38 US August 01, 2026
25% $30 10% $26 90% $38 75% $36 $34 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Advertising Creative

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Copywriter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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34

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
30
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34
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Advertising Creative in the United States. The average hourly rate for Advertising Creative ranges from $30 to $36 with the average hourly pay of $34. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $40 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $34.
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Skills associated with Advertising Creative: Design

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