Creative Director Salary in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg. Salaries for Creative Directors differ across cities.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
R240,000 to R320,000
Average (per year)
R280,000
Assist senior directors in developing concepts, coordinating visual assets, and managing junior design teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
R330,000 to R430,000
Average (per year)
R380,000
Experience and a broader client base can help mid-level directors secure roles in well-established agencies and regional corporates.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
R440,000 to R560,000
Average (per year)
R500,000
Sets brand vision, manages design teams, and guides multi‑channel campaigns from concept to launch.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
R570,000+
Shapes brand direction, mentors design teams, and supervises execution of multi‑channel creative strategies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
R120 - R180
per hour
Mid-level
R190 - R300
per hour
Senior
R310 - R480
per hour