What are the main factors that influence a Creative Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Creative Manager's salary?

A Creative Manager's salary grows with experience: a Creative Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $94,027, a Creative Manager (5+ years)earns $124,408, a Creative Director (5+ years)earns $146,013,

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Manager?

Creative Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Manager roles are District of Columbia $135,708, California $135,194, Massachusetts $133,392. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Creative Manager roles make?

Salaries for Creative Manager level roles vary by specialization: Creative/Design Manager: $133,700; Creative Resource Manager: $124,629; Creative Digital Manager: $124,617; Manager, Creative Services: $124,617; Creative Brand Manager: $124,617.

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Creative Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Creative Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Creative Manager in Delaware is $124,408 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Creative Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,703
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,413 to $137,124
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,941

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Creative Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,124	$11,427	$2,637	$66
Average	$124,408	$10,367	$2,392	$60
25th Percentile	$107,413	$8,951	$2,066	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Manager Salaries

A Creative Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Creative Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Creative Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Creative Supervisor (3-5 years): $94,027
Creative Manager (5+ years): $124,408
Creative Director (5+ years): $146,013

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Creative Supervisor	3-5 years	$94,027
Creative Manager	5+ years	$124,408
Creative Director	5+ years	$146,013

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How Do Creative Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Creative Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,708.
California: $135,194.
Massachusetts: $133,392.

District of Columbia $135,708 California $135,194 Massachusetts $133,392 Washington $132,902 New Jersey $132,853 Alaska $132,681 Connecticut $130,989 New York $130,303

Hawaii $128,109 Rhode Island $127,080 Maryland $126,381 Minnesota $125,425 Colorado $125,057 Illinois $124,935 Oregon $124,469 Delaware $124,126

New Hampshire $123,910 Virginia $123,427 Pennsylvania $122,017 Nevada $121,307 North Dakota $121,074 Michigan $120,706 Wisconsin $120,571 Vermont $120,301

Texas $119,554 Maine $119,505 Arizona $119,431 Ohio $119,345 Georgia $118,218 Indiana $117,654 Wyoming $117,544 Utah $117,372

Iowa $117,299 Kansas $116,710 Louisiana $116,539 North Carolina $116,477 Missouri $116,453 Florida $115,975 Montana $115,717 Nebraska $115,472

Kentucky $115,337 South Carolina $114,847 Tennessee $114,541 Idaho $114,418 New Mexico $113,523 Oklahoma $113,327 Alabama $112,604 South Dakota $111,391

Arkansas $110,729 West Virginia $110,373 Mississippi $109,307

Top Paying Cities for Creative Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $128,465
Little Creek: $127,276
Magnolia: $127,803

Lincoln, DE $128,465 Little Creek, DE $127,276 Magnolia, DE $127,803 Milford, DE $128,465 Marydel, DE $126,798 Millsboro, DE $128,465 Millville, DE $129,323 Milton, DE $128,465

Nassau, DE $128,465 Ocean View, DE $129,323 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,323 Seaford, DE $127,116 Selbyville, DE $129,323 Smyrna, DE $126,651 Viola, DE $127,803 Woodside, DE $127,435

Bear, DE $125,719 Newark, DE $125,768 Claymont, DE $125,866 Delaware City, DE $125,768 Hockessin, DE $125,866 Kirkwood, DE $125,768 Middletown, DE $126,393 Montchanin, DE $125,866

New Castle, DE $125,866 Odessa, DE $126,565 Port Penn, DE $125,425 Rockland, DE $125,866 Saint Georges, DE $125,768 Townsend, DE $126,381 Winterthur, DE $125,866 Lewes, DE $128,465

Wilmington, DE $125,866 Dover, DE $127,214 Dover Afb, DE $127,509 Bethany Beach, DE $129,323 Bethel, DE $127,116 Bridgeville, DE $128,465 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,349 Cheswold, DE $126,920

Clayton, DE $126,602 Dagsboro, DE $129,323 Delmar, DE $127,116 Ellendale, DE $128,465 Felton, DE $128,465 Fenwick Island, DE $129,323 Frankford, DE $129,323 Frederica, DE $128,465

Georgetown, DE $128,465 Greenwood, DE $128,465 Harbeson, DE $128,465 Harrington, DE $128,465 Hartly, DE $126,540 Houston, DE $128,465 Kenton, DE $126,602 Laurel, DE $127,116

Yorklyn, DE $125,866

Creative Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Creative Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$107,413

Average $124,408/year

$137,124

$8,951

Average $10,367/month

$11,427

$2,066

Average $2,392/week

$2,637

$52

Average $60/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,124	$11,427	$2,637	$66
Average	$124,408	$10,367	$2,392	$60
25th Percentile	$107,413	$8,951	$2,066	$52

Creative Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Creative Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Creative Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $146,013 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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