Creative Director Salary in Reading, United Kingdom
The median earnings for creative directors are £47,500. Local agencies and publishing houses add steady demand. Salaries remain competitive.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£33,000 to £41,500
Average (per year)
£37,250
Basingstoke's marketing agencies and publishing firms offer entry roles.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£43,000 to £52,000
Average (per year)
£47,500
Mid-level candidates join in-house creative teams for tech companies or regional retail headquarters.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£54,500 to £68,000
Average (per year)
£61,250
Senior roles are present in Basingstoke.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£70,000+
Principal Creative Directors work in Basingstoke.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£20 - £31
per hour
Mid-level
£31 - £42
per hour
Senior
£42 - £63
per hour
Nationally, the median is around £42,000, compared with Reading's median of £47,500.