Artistic Director Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does an Artistic Director make in Washington, DC? The average Artistic Director salary in Washington, DC is $163,982 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $139,253 and $197,036. 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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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 ...

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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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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 Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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139253

197036

163982

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

150596

223238

183894

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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Artistic Director ranges from $139,253 to $197,036 with the average base salary of $163,982. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $150,596 to $223,238 with the average total cash compensation of $183,894.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$163,982	$139,253 - $197,036
Bonus	$19,912	$11,343 - $26,202
Total Pay	$183,894	$150,596 - $223,238

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,278 - $197,071	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,278 - $197,071	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,278 - $197,071	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,985 - $196,657	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,278 - $197,071	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,278 - $197,071	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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