Artistic Director Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Artistic Director make in Chicago, IL? The average Artistic Director salary in Chicago, IL is $154,553 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $131,245 and $185,706. 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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What is an Artistic Director?

An Artistic Director is the executive of an arts organization, particularly in a theatre or dance company, who handles the organization's artistic direction. They are generally a producer and director, but not in the sense of a mogul, since the organization is generally a non-profit organization. The Artistic Director of a theatre company is the individual with the overarching artistic control of the theatre's production choices, directorial choices, and overall artistic vision. In smaller theatres, the Artistic Director may be the founder of the theatre and the primary director of its plays....

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Performing Arts Music Instructor

Building Kidz School Lynnwood - Lynnwood , WA

Perform additional duties as assigned by Performing Arts Director and Site Director. Applicants will undergo a thorough background check, TB testing, and fingerprinting. Requirements 18 years or ...

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Santa Fe/North Outreach Artistic Associate

NDI New Mexico - Santa Fe , NM

The Artistic Associate is responsible to the Associate Director of Outreach Programs for ensuring the artistic and administrative success of the programs and for carrying out the mission of the ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Marketing Director

The Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts - Mamaroneck , NY

Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts, Inc seeks a Marketing Director who will be responsible for the development, implementation, and optimized performance of the theatre's marketing and ...

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Dance Instructor

Almayeva Ballet Academy - Hurst , TX

Marina Almayeva, a former professional ballerina educated in Russia, is the Artistic Director and owner of the school. Role Description This is a part-time on-site role for a Ballet Instructor at ...

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Development Director

New Orleans Film Society - New Orleans , LA

New Orleans Film Society Development Director (Full-Time // Year-Round) MISSION: The New Orleans ... Start with the art and allow artistic vision, equity, and social impact to guide our search 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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What does an Artistic Director do?

Common responsibilities of an Artistic Director

Attend rehearsals as needed, greet and welcome the company at first rehearsal, attend dress rehearsal and provide any feedback requested from directors.

February 05, 2023

Provides oversight and supervision of all performing arts programming produced or contracted by the Foundation, ensuring that terms of contracts are met and the Foundation's equipment and facilities are used properly.

March 20, 2023

Management of the studio including inventory, ordering, budget management, cleanliness and maintenance, ensuring a safe working environment and reporting any issues or concerns.

March 22, 2023

Supervise the full time Arts & Culture Program Director whose duties include film programming including film festival, the development of a new adult programming platform, and overseeing the gallery.

March 26, 2023

Demonstrates well-established, efficient, and advanced skills in rehearsal technique that balance attention to technical details, overall interpretive goals, and scheduling practicalities.

April 19, 2023

Participates in the creation of annual Program budgets in conjunction with the Artistic Director and Business Manager.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Artistic Director in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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131245

185706

154553

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

141936

210401

173320

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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Artistic Director ranges from $131,245 to $185,706 with the average base salary of $154,553. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,936 to $210,401 with the average total cash compensation of $173,320.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$154,553	$131,245 - $185,706
Bonus	$18,767	$10,691 - $24,696
Total Pay	$173,320	$141,936 - $210,401

* 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.

Artistic Director Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,984 - $186,750	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,984 - $186,750	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,833 - $186,538	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,934 - $186,679	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,934 - $186,679	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,980 - $182,500	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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