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

A Creative Lead's salary grows with experience: a Creative Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $94,083, a Creative Lead (5+ years)earns $124,482, a Creative Director (5+ years)earns $146,100,

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Lead?

Creative Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Lead roles are District of Columbia $137,976, California $137,453, Massachusetts $135,621. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Creative Lead roles make?

Salaries for Creative Lead level roles vary by specialization: Creative Director: $143,855; Creative Manager: $122,569; Lead Creative Designer: $104,963; Creative Supervisor: $92,637; Creative Strategist: $80,292.

Creative Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Creative Lead make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Creative Lead in Delaware is $126,487 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,841
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,015 to $140,805
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,929

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Creative Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,805	$11,734	$2,708	$68
Average	$126,487	$10,541	$2,432	$61
25th Percentile	$111,015	$9,251	$2,135	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Lead Salaries

A Creative Lead'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 Do Creative Lead 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 Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $137,976.
California: $137,453.
Massachusetts: $135,621.

District of Columbia $137,976 California $137,453 Massachusetts $135,621 Washington $135,123 New Jersey $135,073 Alaska $134,898 Connecticut $133,178 New York $132,481

Hawaii $130,250 Rhode Island $129,203 Maryland $128,493 Minnesota $127,521 Colorado $127,147 Illinois $127,022 Oregon $126,549 Delaware $126,200

New Hampshire $125,981 Virginia $125,490 Pennsylvania $124,057 Nevada $123,334 North Dakota $123,097 Michigan $122,723 Wisconsin $122,586 Vermont $122,312

Texas $121,552 Maine $121,502 Arizona $121,427 Ohio $121,340 Georgia $120,193 Indiana $119,620 Wyoming $119,508 Utah $119,334

Iowa $119,259 Kansas $118,661 Louisiana $118,486 North Carolina $118,424 Missouri $118,399 Florida $117,913 Montana $117,651 Nebraska $117,402

Kentucky $117,265 South Carolina $116,766 Tennessee $116,455 Idaho $116,330 New Mexico $115,421 Oklahoma $115,221 Alabama $114,486 South Dakota $113,252

Arkansas $112,579 West Virginia $112,218 Mississippi $111,134

Top Paying Cities for Creative Leads

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: $130,611
Little Creek: $129,403
Magnolia: $129,938

Lincoln, DE $130,611 Little Creek, DE $129,403 Magnolia, DE $129,938 Milford, DE $130,611 Marydel, DE $128,917 Millsboro, DE $130,611 Millville, DE $131,484 Milton, DE $130,611

Nassau, DE $130,611 Ocean View, DE $131,484 Rehoboth Beach, DE $131,484 Seaford, DE $129,241 Selbyville, DE $131,484 Smyrna, DE $128,767 Viola, DE $129,938 Woodside, DE $129,565

Bear, DE $127,820 Newark, DE $127,870 Claymont, DE $127,969 Delaware City, DE $127,870 Hockessin, DE $127,969 Kirkwood, DE $127,870 Middletown, DE $128,505 Montchanin, DE $127,969

New Castle, DE $127,969 Odessa, DE $128,680 Port Penn, DE $127,521 Rockland, DE $127,969 Saint Georges, DE $127,870 Townsend, DE $128,493 Winterthur, DE $127,969 Lewes, DE $130,611

Wilmington, DE $127,969 Dover, DE $129,340 Dover Afb, DE $129,639 Bethany Beach, DE $131,484 Bethel, DE $129,241 Bridgeville, DE $130,611 Camden Wyoming, DE $129,477 Cheswold, DE $129,041

Clayton, DE $128,717 Dagsboro, DE $131,484 Delmar, DE $129,241 Ellendale, DE $130,611 Felton, DE $130,611 Fenwick Island, DE $131,484 Frankford, DE $131,484 Frederica, DE $130,611

Georgetown, DE $130,611 Greenwood, DE $130,611 Harbeson, DE $130,611 Harrington, DE $130,611 Hartly, DE $128,655 Houston, DE $130,611 Kenton, DE $128,717 Laurel, DE $129,241

Yorklyn, DE $127,969

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

Understanding how a Creative Lead'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

$111,015

Average $126,487/year

$140,805

$9,251

Average $10,541/month

$11,734

$2,135

Average $2,432/week

$2,708

$53

Average $61/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,805	$11,734	$2,708	$68
Average	$126,487	$10,541	$2,432	$61
25th Percentile	$111,015	$9,251	$2,135	$53

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