Creative Director Salary in East Sussex, United Kingdom

East Sussex offers a median Creative Director salary of £39,250. Brighton has design agencies and coastal production houses. Housing costs are lower.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£28,750 to £35,000

Average (per year)

£31,875

Entry-level Creative Directors in Eastbourne typically work in agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£36,000 to £42,500

Average (per year)

£39,250

Mid-level roles appear in established marketing firms and local media, with increased project responsibility.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£43,500 to £52,000

Average (per year)

£47,750

Senior Creative Directors secure roles with larger regional employers or in education, often drawing on extensive experience.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£53,000+

Principal and lead positions in Eastbourne involve oversight of multiple teams or agencies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£19 - £25

per hour

Mid-level

£26 - £33

per hour

Senior

£34 - £45

per hour

East Sussex's median sits a few thousand pounds below the UK average for Creative Directors. Lower living expenses offset the gap.