Creative Director Salary in Cairo, Egypt
Cairo's creative sector rewards mid‑level directors with a median of E£217,500 annually. Advertising firms, film studios, and tourism boards operate in the market. Housing and transport costs affect net take‑home.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£120,000 to E£180,000
Average (per year)
E£150,000
Starting creative directors in Cairo handle campaign support and smaller projects for agencies and media firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£180,000 to E£255,000
Average (per year)
E£217,500
Mid-level professionals manage full campaigns and collaborate with larger teams in sectors like advertising and television.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£255,000 to E£385,000
Average (per year)
E£320,000
Senior creative directors oversee major accounts for international brands and lead creative strategy for digital agencies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
E£385,000+
Leads brand vision, oversees multidisciplinary teams, and drives strategic creative initiatives across campaigns.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
E£100 - E£170
per hour
Mid-level
E£170 - E£290
per hour
Senior
E£290 - E£465
per hour
Compared with the Egyptian national average, Cairo's median exceeds it by roughly E£30,000, reflecting the capital's concentration of high‑budget projects.