Creative Director Salary in Tianjin, China

Tianjin's creative sector offers a median mid‑level Creative Director salary of ¥172,000 per year. Local firms are present. Companies in the Binhai New Area and state‑owned manufacturers operate locally.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥90,000 to ¥135,000

Average (per year)

¥112,000

Graduates starting at Dongli's design studios or media firms earn lower salaries and see earnings increase as they gain experience.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥136,000 to ¥210,000

Average (per year)

¥172,000

Several years in the role lead to opportunities at local agencies or manufacturing brands with in-house teams.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥210,000 to ¥300,000

Average (per year)

¥255,000

Leads brand vision, oversees multidisciplinary teams, and ensures cohesive, innovative campaign execution.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥300,000+

Sets brand vision while overseeing multidisciplinary teams and driving strategic creative initiatives company-wide.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

¥75 - ¥120

per hour

Mid-level

¥120 - ¥200

per hour

Senior

¥200 - ¥350

per hour

Compared with the national median of around ¥180,000, Tianjin's average salary is slightly below the national average.