Creative Director Salary in South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
South Gloucestershire offers a median Creative Director salary of £41,000 per year. Local agencies and aerospace firms operate in the region. Cost of living is compared with nearby Bristol.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£31,000 to £35,000
Average (per year)
£33,250
New directors work for marketing agencies or tech companies, earning above the UK average due to Bristol's proximity.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£35,000 to £46,000
Average (per year)
£41,000
Mid-level Creative Directors work across various industries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£46,000 to £60,000
Average (per year)
£54,000
Established professionals lead multidisciplinary teams for national campaigns or tech product launches.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£60,000+
Leads brand vision, oversees multidisciplinary teams, and drives strategic creative direction across campaigns.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£22 - £30
per hour
Mid-level
£30 - £42
per hour
Senior
£42 - £60
per hour
Nationally, Creative Directors average around £48,000, placing South Gloucestershire slightly below the UK mean.