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How much does an Artistic Director make? The average Artistic Director salary is $147,333 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $125,115 and $177,031. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Artistic Operations Coordinator
La Jolla Music Society - San Diego , CA
Coordinates the venue holds process at The Conrad and at off-site venues for the Artistic Director. * Schedules quarterly company vehicle maintenance and upkeep. PERFORMANCE EXECUTION (40%) * Works ...
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Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations
Laguna Playhouse - Laguna Beach , CA
A key member of the senior management team, they collaborate closely with the Artistic Director, CFO/CTO, Director of Advancement, Director of Education, and General Manager. This position oversees ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Civic Art Collection and Public Art Program Director, job code 0922, San Francisco Arts Commission
City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA
Audit Selection panels conducted by junior staff. 5. Review with the PAP Director and Senior Registrar all artist proposals prior to public presentation for feasibility, safety, durability of ...
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Upper School Theater Teacher & Director
Athenian School - Danville , CA
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Athenian School seeks a theater director and teacher to teach one year long theater class, provide support for a theater tech class and serve as the artistic director for ...
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Associate Director - Language Arts
Art of Problem Solving - San Diego , CA
The AoPS Academy Associate Director - Language Arts at Carmel Valley is responsible for assisting with the campus's administrative and logistical operations, teaching weekly language arts classes ...
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Director of Development
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - San Francisco , CA
We believe that learning is at the center of all artistic expression. About the Role As the Development Director at YBCA, you will lead our development department, playing a critical role in shaping ...
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Artistic Director Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Artistic Director between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Artistic Director in each city.

Artistic Director Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $184,167
Washington, DC $163,982
Miami, FL $142,177
Chicago, IL $154,553
Boston, MA $165,161
New York, NY $172,085
Dallas, TX $145,418
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Average Salary Range for Artistic Director

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
125115
177031
147333

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
135306
200573
165224
What is the average salary for Artistic Director in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Artistic Director in the United States. The base salary for Artistic Director ranges from $125,115 to $177,031 with the average base salary of $147,333. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,306 to $200,573 with the average total cash compensation of $165,224.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $147,333 $125,115 - $177,031
Bonus $17,890 $10,192 - $23,542
Total Pay $165,224 $135,306 - $200,573
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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What's the difference between Associate Artistic Director and Artistic Director?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Artistic Director is $147,333, and the average salary of Associate Artistic Director is $147,611. The average salary of Associate Artistic Director is higher than Artistic Director. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am an Artistic Director, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Artistic Director. an Artistic Director Salary in Oxnard, CA is $157,941 as of March 26, 2024; an Artistic Director Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $136,136 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Artistic Director Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of an Artistic Director vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for an Artistic Director can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024