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Lead Creative Designer

Average Lead Creative Designer Salary

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$75,520
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$51k
MEDIAN
$76k
90%
$135k

The average salary for a Lead Creative Designer is $75,520 in 2025

Base Salary
$51k - $135k
Bonus
$839 - $15k
Profit Sharing
$978 - $19k
Commission
$1k - $27k
Total Pay
$49k - $141k
Based on 10,487 salary profiles (last updated Dec 04 2024)
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3.7 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Lead Creative Designer

Medical
82%
Dental
72%
Vision
65%
None
18%

Gender Breakdown for Lead Creative Designers

Female
64.2%
Male
34.2%
Prefer to self-define
1.1%
This data is based on 3,492 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Lead Creative Designers

What is the highest pay for Lead Creative Designers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Lead Creative Designer is $135k / year

What is the lowest pay for Lead Creative Designers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Lead Creative Designer is $51k / year

How can Lead Creative Designers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Lead Creative Designer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Lead Creative Designer that oversees more junior Lead Creative Designers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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