Creative Director Salary in Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík's creative sector commands a median of kr8,200,000 ISK per year for mid‑level Creative Directors. Local agencies are part of the data.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
kr6,200,000 to kr7,300,000
Average (per year)
kr6,700,000
New directors are hired by advertising firms and boutique studios serving Icelandic brands.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
kr7,500,000 to kr8,900,000
Average (per year)
kr8,200,000
The responsibilities of mid-level creatives include overseeing multidisciplinary teams and steering major campaign launches.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
kr9,000,000 to kr11,000,000
Average (per year)
kr9,900,000
Senior directors work together with large Icelandic firms and international agencies in Reykjavík.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
kr11,500,000+
Advertising agencies and media groups in Reykjavík have principal‑level positions.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
kr4200 - kr5900
per hour
Mid-level
kr6000 - kr7500
per hour
Senior
kr7600 - kr9500
per hour
Nationally, Creative Directors earn around kr7,000,000 ISK, so Reykjavík's median sits roughly 17% higher.