As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Creative Director in Leeds, UK is £77,348, with an hourly rate of £37, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £67,039 to £85,958, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £67,039
50TH(Median)   £77,348
75TH   £85,958
Creative Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Creative Director Salary £67,039 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Creative Director Salary £77,348 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Creative Director Salary £85,958 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Creative Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Creative Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Creative Director is about £77,348 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £37, a monthly salary of about £6,446, and a weekly pay of around £1,487. Click the switch button below to see more details about Creative Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Creative Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Creative Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £68,423 - £74,732, while Intermediate make £69,347 - £75,501, Senior earn £70,578 - £76,578, Specialist earn £72,270 - £77,990, Expert can reach £75,040 - £80,175 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Creative Director £72,732
Intermediate Level Creative Director £73,501
Senior Level Creative Director £74,732
Specialist Level Creative Director £76,270
Expert Level Creative Director £78,633
£72,732 0 yr
£73,501 < 2 yrs
£74,732 2-4 yrs
£76,270 5-8 yrs
£78,633 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Creative Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Creative Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £86,073 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £80,289, and Manchester pays around £76,394 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Executive Creative Director or Creative Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Executive Creative Director makes more than a Creative Director. A Executive Creative Director earns an average annual salary of £97,539. And a Creative Director earns an average annual salary of £79,697.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Executive Creative Director Leeds, UK
£80,977
£113,028
Creative Design Services - Intermediate Leeds, UK
£18,235
£54,481
Creative Design Services Specialist -Senior Leeds, UK
£26,746
£88,078
Engineering Director Leeds, UK
£64,795
£98,319
Manufacturing Director Leeds, UK
£56,768
£92,773

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