Creative Director Salary in Doha, Qatar
The median package in Doha is QAR210,000 per year. Major firms in media, retail, and hospitality add housing allowances and performance bonuses. Benefits include travel allowances.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
QAR132,000 to QAR180,000
Average (per year)
QAR156,000
Agencies and media groups in Doha offer entry-level Creative Directors compensation.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
QAR180,000 to QAR240,000
Average (per year)
QAR210,000
Oversee campaign concepts, guide design teams, and ensure brand consistency across projects.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
QAR240,000 to QAR330,000
Average (per year)
QAR285,000
Leads brand vision, oversees multidisciplinary teams, and ensures compelling visual storytelling across campaigns.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
QAR330,000+
Principal-level roles are available in large agencies and multinational companies in Doha. Roles often include generous expatriate benefits.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
QAR100 - QAR170
per hour
Mid-level
QAR170 - QAR250
per hour
Senior
QAR250 - QAR400
per hour
Across Qatar, the median for creative directors sits about QAR190,000, so Doha's figure tops the national average by roughly QAR20,000.