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 $96,771, a Creative Lead (5+ years)earns $128,039, a Creative Director (5+ years)earns $150,275,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Creative Lead make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Creative Lead in Rhode Island is $130,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,237
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,187 to $144,828
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,698

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Creative Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,828	$12,069	$2,785	$70
Average	$130,100	$10,842	$2,502	$63
25th Percentile	$114,187	$9,516	$2,196	$55

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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:

Adamsville: $131,322
Albion: $129,141
Ashaway: $131,820

Adamsville, RI $131,322 Albion, RI $129,141 Ashaway, RI $131,820 Barrington, RI $129,141 Block Island, RI $131,135 Bradford, RI $131,733 Bristol, RI $129,016 Carolina, RI $130,661

Charlestown, RI $130,798 Chepachet, RI $128,892 Clayville, RI $129,016 Coventry, RI $128,892 West Greenwich, RI $128,804 East Greenwich, RI $128,979 Exeter, RI $131,733 Fiskeville, RI $129,141

Forestdale, RI $129,016 Foster, RI $128,804 Glendale, RI $128,804 Greene, RI $130,250 Greenville, RI $129,141 Harmony, RI $129,104 Harrisville, RI $128,892 Hope, RI $129,141

Hope Valley, RI $131,820 Hopkinton, RI $131,858 Jamestown, RI $130,537 Kenyon, RI $131,696 Little Compton, RI $131,272 Manville, RI $129,141 Mapleville, RI $128,804 Newport, RI $130,562

Middletown, RI $131,110 North Kingstown, RI $128,767 North Scituate, RI $129,104 Oakland, RI $128,929 Pascoag, RI $128,854 Pawtucket, RI $129,141 Central Falls, RI $129,141 Cumberland, RI $129,141

Lincoln, RI $129,141 Portsmouth, RI $130,038 Prudence Island, RI $128,892 Rockville, RI $131,858 Saunderstown, RI $130,611 Shannock, RI $131,658 Slatersville, RI $129,016 Slocum, RI $130,611

Tiverton, RI $131,359 Wakefield, RI $130,474 Kingston, RI $130,499 Narragansett, RI $130,524 Peace Dale, RI $130,474 Warren, RI $129,104 Warwick, RI $129,141 Westerly, RI $131,895

West Kingston, RI $130,574 West Warwick, RI $129,141 Wood River Junction, RI $131,733 Woonsocket, RI $129,016 North Smithfield, RI $129,104 Wyoming, RI $131,696 Providence, RI $129,141 Cranston, RI $129,141

North Providence, RI $129,141 East Providence, RI $129,141 Riverside, RI $129,141 Rumford, RI $129,141 Smithfield, RI $129,141 Johnston, RI $129,141

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

$114,187

Average $130,100/year

$144,828

$9,516

Average $10,842/month

$12,069

$2,196

Average $2,502/week

$2,785

$55

Average $63/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,828	$12,069	$2,785	$70
Average	$130,100	$10,842	$2,502	$63
25th Percentile	$114,187	$9,516	$2,196	$55

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