What are the main factors that influence a Creative Head's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Creative Head?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Creative Head roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

How does experience change A Creative Head's salary?

A Creative Head's salary grows with experience: starting around $140,025 for beginners, reaching about $143,421 at mid-level, and approach $149,974 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Head?

Creative Head salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Head roles are District of Columbia $166,058, California $165,428, Massachusetts $163,223. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Creative Head roles make?

Salaries for Creative Head level roles vary by specialization: Head of Fashion Design: $588,113; Head of Apparel: $588,090; Creative Director: $143,800; Head Of Creative: $141,005; Creative/Design Manager: $133,700.

Creative Head Salary in Virginia

How much does a Creative Head make in Virginia? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Head in Virginia is $151,030 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, a Creative Head's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,074
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,062 to $166,233
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,524

10% $120,524

50% (Median) $151,030

90% $180,074

Creative Head Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,233	$13,853	$3,197	$80
Average	$151,030	$12,586	$2,904	$73
25th Percentile	$135,062	$11,255	$2,597	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Head Salaries

A Creative Head's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Creative Head Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Creative Head's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $140,025
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,331
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,421
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,033
Expert (over 8 years): $149,974

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Creative Head	less than 1 year	$140,025
Early Career Level Creative Head	1-2 years	$141,331
Mid-Level Level Creative Head	2-4 years	$143,421
Senior-Level Level Creative Head	5-8 years	$146,033
Expert Level Creative Head	over 8 years	$149,974

How Do Creative Head Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Creative Heads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $166,058.
California: $165,428.
Massachusetts: $163,223.

District of Columbia $166,058 California $165,428 Massachusetts $163,223 Washington $162,623 New Jersey $162,563 Alaska $162,353 Connecticut $160,284 New York $159,444

Hawaii $156,759 Rhode Island $155,499 Maryland $154,644 Minnesota $153,475 Colorado $153,025 Illinois $152,875 Oregon $152,305 Delaware $151,885

New Hampshire $151,621 Virginia $151,030 Pennsylvania $149,305 Nevada $148,435 North Dakota $148,150 Michigan $147,700 Wisconsin $147,535 Vermont $147,205

Texas $146,290 Maine $146,231 Arizona $146,141 Ohio $146,036 Georgia $144,656 Indiana $143,966 Wyoming $143,831 Utah $143,621

Iowa $143,531 Kansas $142,811 Louisiana $142,601 North Carolina $142,526 Missouri $142,496 Florida $141,911 Montana $141,596 Nebraska $141,296

Kentucky $141,131 South Carolina $140,531 Tennessee $140,156 Idaho $140,006 New Mexico $138,911 Oklahoma $138,672 Alabama $137,787 South Dakota $136,302

Arkansas $135,492 West Virginia $135,057 Mississippi $133,752

Top Paying Cities for Creative Head

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $138,896
Lambsburg: $139,192
Laurel Fork: $139,348

Ivanhoe, VA $138,896

Lambsburg, VA $139,192

Laurel Fork, VA $139,348

Marion, VA $138,172

Max Meadows, VA $139,117

Meadowview, VA $136,927

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $138,037

Rocky Gap, VA $138,114

Ruther Glen, VA $145,691

Sealston, VA $149,460

Sharps, VA $145,050

Spotsylvania, VA $147,052

Sparta, VA $146,281

Stafford, VA $153,776

Stratford, VA $147,888

Tappahannock, VA $145,947

Thornburg, VA $147,535

Unionville, VA $145,142

Village, VA $145,764

Warsaw, VA $146,281

Weems, VA $143,411

Sandy Point, VA $146,472

White Stone, VA $143,012

Wicomico Church, VA $144,054

Woodford, VA $146,934

Zacata, VA $147,430

Winchester, VA $146,737

Bentonville, VA $145,479

Berryville, VA $148,854

Boyce, VA $149,125

Brucetown, VA $146,835

Chester Gap, VA $148,257

Clear Brook, VA $146,097

Cross Junction, VA $141,358

Fishers Hill, VA $143,390

Flint Hill, VA $147,453

Front Royal, VA $147,538

Gore, VA $142,150

Hume, VA $149,446

Huntly, VA $147,700

Strasburg, VA $142,830

Linden, VA $149,809

Markham, VA $149,776

Maurertown, VA $140,888

Middletown, VA $145,620

Millwood, VA $148,860

Rileyville, VA $143,850

Earlysville, VA $141,742

Esmont, VA $140,431

Faber, VA $139,808

Fishersville, VA $141,110

Free Union, VA $141,508

Gordonsville, VA $142,991

Greenwood, VA $140,939

Ivy, VA $141,802

Keene, VA $140,998

Keswick, VA $142,082

Locust Dale, VA $143,631

Lovingston, VA $138,309

Lyndhurst, VA $139,351

Montpelier Station, VA $143,025

Nellysford, VA $139,513

North Garden, VA $140,860

Orange, VA $144,425

Palmyra, VA $142,144

Piney River, VA $137,665

Quinque, VA $142,103

Roseland, VA $138,195

Ruckersville, VA $142,045

Schuyler, VA $139,937

Shipman, VA $138,288

Somerset, VA $143,031

Stanardsville, VA $141,631

Troy, VA $142,300

Tyro, VA $138,571

Waynesboro, VA $141,325

White Hall, VA $141,578

Woodberry Forest, VA $143,585

Achilles, VA $141,403

Amelia Court House, VA $144,027

Ark, VA $142,303

Arvonia, VA $141,040

Ashland, VA $145,430

Aylett, VA $145,499

Barhamsville, VA $143,403

Beaumont, VA $143,994

Beaverdam, VA $145,416

Bena, VA $141,362

Bohannon, VA $141,941

Bremo Bluff, VA $141,956

Bruington, VA $145,208

Bumpass, VA $145,197

Cardinal, VA $142,004

Cartersville, VA $143,130

Charles City, VA $144,300

Christchurch, VA $143,123

Church View, VA $143,454

Cobbs Creek, VA $142,399

Columbia, VA $142,758

Crozier, VA $144,954

Cumberland, VA $141,965

Deltaville, VA $142,515

Diggs, VA $141,997

Redwood, VA $138,192

Rich Creek, VA $138,663

Ridgeway, VA $139,628

Riner, VA $138,649

Ripplemead, VA $138,288

Rocky Mount, VA $138,316

Salem, VA $137,641

Sandy Level, VA $138,612

Shawsville, VA $138,066

Spencer, VA $139,595

Staffordsville, VA $138,899

Stanleytown, VA $139,858

Stuart, VA $139,558

Thaxton, VA $137,901

Troutville, VA $137,848

Union Hall, VA $138,340

Vesta, VA $139,381

Villamont, VA $137,832

Vinton, VA $137,574

Wirtz, VA $137,914

Woolwine, VA $139,283

Bristol, VA $134,180

Abingdon, VA $136,170

Andover, VA $135,765

Appalachia, VA $135,765

Bee, VA $137,442

Ben Hur, VA $136,327

Big Stone Gap, VA $134,555

Birchleaf, VA $137,578

Blackwater, VA $134,723

Castlewood, VA $135,115

Cleveland, VA $136,756

Clinchco, VA $137,457

Clintwood, VA $137,301

Coeburn, VA $135,991

Damascus, VA $137,238

Dante, VA $136,764

Davenport, VA $137,710

Dryden, VA $134,995

Duffield, VA $133,853

Dungannon, VA $134,340

East Stone Gap, VA $134,838

Ewing, VA $138,051

Fort Blackmore, VA $133,481

Gate City, VA $132,569

Haysi, VA $138,244

Hiltons, VA $132,882

Honaker, VA $137,520

Jonesville, VA $136,660

Keokee, VA $135,394

Lebanon, VA $136,225

Mc Clure, VA $136,791

Mendota, VA $134,222

Nickelsville, VA $133,659

Nora, VA $136,431

Norton, VA $135,910

Pennington Gap, VA $135,361

Pound, VA $136,473

Rosedale, VA $137,368

Rose Hill, VA $137,809

Saint Charles, VA $136,156

Saint Paul, VA $135,978

Weber City, VA $132,164

Whitetop, VA $137,775

Wise, VA $136,275

Pulaski, VA $139,253

Atkins, VA $138,078

Austinville, VA $139,193

Barren Springs, VA $139,312

Bastian, VA $138,097

Bland, VA $138,421

Broadford, VA $137,953

Cana, VA $139,406

Ceres, VA $137,965

Chilhowie, VA $137,919

Cripple Creek, VA $138,543

Crockett, VA $138,510

Draper, VA $139,138

Dugspur, VA $139,240

Elk Creek, VA $138,445

Emory, VA $137,529

Fancy Gap, VA $139,286

Fries, VA $138,910

Galax, VA $139,136

Glade Spring, VA $137,256

Rural Retreat, VA $138,334

Saltville, VA $137,979

Speedwell, VA $138,424

Sugar Grove, VA $138,111

Tannersville, VA $137,871

Troutdale, VA $138,013

Willis, VA $139,166

Woodlawn, VA $139,222

Wytheville, VA $138,830

Staunton, VA $141,154

Augusta Springs, VA $140,557

Bacova, VA $139,897

Blue Grass, VA $139,952

Brownsburg, VA $139,117

Buena Vista, VA $137,977

Churchville, VA $141,547

Clifton Forge, VA $139,424

Covington, VA $138,669

Craigsville, VA $140,572

Crimora, VA $141,692

Deerfield, VA $140,683

Doe Hill, VA $140,563

Fairfield, VA $138,911

Fort Defiance, VA $141,796

Glen Wilton, VA $138,895

Goshen, VA $139,967

Greenville, VA $139,880

Grottoes, VA $141,823

Head Waters, VA $140,795

Hot Springs, VA $139,507

Iron Gate, VA $139,663

Lexington, VA $139,156

Low Moor, VA $139,337

Mc Dowell, VA $140,618

Middlebrook, VA $139,915

Millboro, VA $140,024

Mint Spring, VA $140,618

Montebello, VA $138,640

Monterey, VA $140,213

Mount Sidney, VA $141,859

Mustoe, VA $140,446

New Hope, VA $141,776

Port Republic, VA $141,746

Raphine, VA $139,285

Rockbridge Baths, VA $139,423

Selma, VA $139,474

Steeles Tavern, VA $139,571

Stuarts Draft, VA $140,093

Swoope, VA $140,905

Verona, VA $141,860

Vesuvius, VA $138,328

Warm Springs, VA $139,940

West Augusta, VA $140,989

Weyers Cave, VA $141,893

Williamsville, VA $140,696

Lynchburg, VA $135,912

Altavista, VA $137,202

Alton, VA $140,200

Amherst, VA $136,836

Appomattox, VA $137,082

Bedford, VA $137,919

Big Island, VA $137,163

Blairs, VA $140,167

Brookneal, VA $137,745

Buffalo Junction, VA $140,644

Callands, VA $139,489

Chatham, VA $139,603

Clifford, VA $137,044

Clover, VA $139,858

Cluster Springs, VA $140,636

Coleman Falls, VA $136,474

Concord, VA $136,099

Crystal Hill, VA $139,642

Danville, VA $140,278

Hillsville, VA $139,406

Carson, VA $144,777

Hiwassee, VA $138,949

Independence, VA $138,466

Annandale, VA $164,753

Burke, VA $163,210

Dumfries, VA $158,431

Dunn Loring, VA $164,965

Fairfax, VA $162,500

Fairfax Station, VA $162,059

Falls Church, VA $165,108

Fort Belvoir, VA $163,112

Great Falls, VA $162,506

Greenway, VA $165,105

Lorton, VA $162,191

Merrifield, VA $164,585

Mc Lean, VA $165,090

West Mclean, VA $165,105

Mount Vernon, VA $163,724

Newington, VA $163,348

Dry Fork, VA $139,895

Brooke, VA $152,659

Evington, VA $136,666

Forest, VA $136,399

Gladstone, VA $137,200

Gladys, VA $137,203

Glasgow, VA $138,081

Goode, VA $136,851

Gretna, VA $138,609

Halifax, VA $140,159

Howardsville, VA $139,934

Hurt, VA $137,833

Java, VA $139,442

Ararat, VA $139,372

Axton, VA $139,802

Bassett, VA $139,702

Belspring, VA $138,976

Bent Mountain, VA $137,797

Blacksburg, VA $138,321

Blue Ridge, VA $137,751

Boones Mill, VA $137,700

Buchanan, VA $138,216

Callaway, VA $138,060

Christiansburg, VA $138,334

Cascade, VA $139,681

Catawba, VA $137,980

Check, VA $138,274

Claudville, VA $139,289

Cloverdale, VA $137,494

Collinsville, VA $140,165

Copper Hill, VA $138,091

Critz, VA $139,513

Daleville, VA $137,635

Dublin, VA $139,049

Eagle Rock, VA $138,615

Eggleston, VA $138,770

Elliston, VA $137,950

Ferrum, VA $138,832

Fieldale, VA $139,966

Fincastle, VA $138,064

Floyd, VA $138,842

Glade Hill, VA $138,225

Glen Lyn, VA $138,328

Goodview, VA $137,736

Hardy, VA $137,679

Henry, VA $139,040

Huddleston, VA $138,190

Keeling, VA $140,027

Chester, VA $145,458

Chesterfield, VA $145,371

Church Road, VA $144,893

Colonial Heights, VA $145,518

Courtland, VA $142,021

Dendron, VA $142,447

Dewitt, VA $144,428

Dinwiddie, VA $144,822

Disputanta, VA $144,941

Dolphin, VA $142,841

Drewryville, VA $141,710

Ebony, VA $140,732

Elberon, VA $141,860

Emporia, VA $142,030

Ford, VA $144,555

Franklin, VA $141,584

Freeman, VA $142,809

Gasburg, VA $141,035

Hopewell, VA $145,218

Ivor, VA $141,812

Jarratt, VA $143,256

Lawrenceville, VA $142,312

Mc Kenney, VA $144,050

Meredithville, VA $142,106

Newsoms, VA $141,116

Prince George, VA $145,355

Rawlings, VA $143,495

Sedley, VA $142,211

Skippers, VA $141,463

Spring Grove, VA $143,217

Stony Creek, VA $144,042

Surry, VA $141,512

Sussex, VA $143,718

Sutherland, VA $145,233

Valentines, VA $141,167

Wakefield, VA $142,393

Warfield, VA $143,612

Waverly, VA $143,513

White Plains, VA $141,089

Wilsons, VA $144,126

Yale, VA $143,136

Zuni, VA $141,757

Claremont, VA $143,409

Farmville, VA $140,720

Baskerville, VA $140,489

Indian Valley, VA $139,045

Mc Coy, VA $138,743

Martinsville, VA $139,934

Meadows Of Dan, VA $139,417

Moneta, VA $137,964

Montvale, VA $137,962

Narrows, VA $138,745

Newbern, VA $138,866

New Castle, VA $138,072

Newport, VA $138,387

New River, VA $139,249

Oriskany, VA $138,340

Paint Bank, VA $138,123

Parrott, VA $138,809

Patrick Springs, VA $139,672

Pearisburg, VA $138,883

Pembroke, VA $138,880

Penhook, VA $138,684

Pilot, VA $138,384

Pittsville, VA $138,615

Radford, VA $139,093

Long Island, VA $137,724

Lowry, VA $137,110

Lynch Station, VA $137,739

Madison Heights, VA $135,915

Monroe, VA $136,593

Naruna, VA $137,308

Nathalie, VA $138,968

Natural Bridge, VA $138,517

Natural Bridge Station, VA $137,920

Nelson, VA $140,851

Norwood, VA $137,727

Ringgold, VA $140,078

Rustburg, VA $136,228

Scottsburg, VA $140,350

Scottsville, VA $141,109

South Boston, VA $140,473

Spout Spring, VA $136,479

Sutherlin, VA $140,090

Sweet Briar, VA $136,317

Vernon Hill, VA $139,925

Virgilina, VA $140,516

Wingina, VA $138,543

Amonate, VA $138,235

Bandy, VA $137,932

Big Rock, VA $138,682

Bishop, VA $137,946

Bluefield, VA $138,372

Boissevain, VA $138,033

Breaks, VA $138,456

Burkes Garden, VA $138,087

Cedar Bluff, VA $138,289

Doran, VA $138,857

Falls Mills, VA $138,033

Grundy, VA $138,914

Horsepen, VA $138,000

Hurley, VA $138,201

Jewell Ridge, VA $138,289

Keen Mountain, VA $138,829

Mavisdale, VA $138,303

Maxie, VA $138,711

North Tazewell, VA $138,268

Oakwood, VA $138,907

Pilgrims Knob, VA $138,529

Pocahontas, VA $138,078

Pounding Mill, VA $138,483

Raven, VA $138,791

Red Ash, VA $138,920

Richlands, VA $138,841

Rowe, VA $138,354

Shortt Gap, VA $138,663

Swords Creek, VA $138,313

Tazewell, VA $138,051

Vansant, VA $138,316

Whitewood, VA $138,333

Wolford, VA $138,357

Boydton, VA $140,791

Bracey, VA $141,151

Brodnax, VA $141,695

Buckingham, VA $139,214

Burkeville, VA $141,368

Charlotte Court House, VA $139,343

Chase City, VA $140,065

Clarksville, VA $141,040

Crewe, VA $142,270

Cullen, VA $138,928

Dillwyn, VA $140,603

Drakes Branch, VA $140,050

Dundas, VA $142,133

Evergreen, VA $137,215

Fort Mitchell, VA $140,048

Green Bay, VA $140,588

Hampden Sydney, VA $140,933

Kenbridge, VA $141,373

Keysville, VA $140,036

La Crosse, VA $140,935

Lunenburg, VA $140,302

Meherrin, VA $140,317

Nottoway, VA $142,052

Pamplin, VA $138,463

Phenix, VA $137,838

Prospect, VA $139,333

Randolph, VA $139,570

Red House, VA $137,434

Red Oak, VA $140,245

Rice, VA $141,548

Saxe, VA $139,942

Skipwith, VA $140,344

South Hill, VA $140,882

Victoria, VA $140,797

Wylliesburg, VA $140,120

Roanoke, VA $137,397

Wachapreague, VA $142,664

Wardtown, VA $142,387

Wattsville, VA $142,797

Willis Wharf, VA $142,622

Windsor, VA $141,407

Withams, VA $142,685

Norfolk, VA $140,681

Newport News, VA $140,996

Fort Eustis, VA $141,052

Hampton, VA $141,083

Fort Monroe, VA $141,005

Poquoson, VA $141,037

Yorktown, VA $141,203

Lackey, VA $141,260

Seaford, VA $141,089

Portsmouth, VA $140,720

Fort Lee, VA $145,511

Petersburg, VA $145,511

Virginia State University, VA $145,511

Alberta, VA $142,635

Ammon, VA $144,546

Blackstone, VA $143,324

Boykins, VA $141,284

Branchville, VA $140,948

Capron, VA $141,980

Round Hill, VA $152,551

Catharpin, VA $158,266

Delaplane, VA $150,955

Ashburn, VA $158,922

Chantilly, VA $160,594

Gainesville, VA $156,978

Hamilton, VA $154,607

Lincoln, VA $154,455

Sterling, VA $160,855

Haymarket, VA $156,828

Herndon, VA $161,447

Leesburg, VA $156,425

Lovettsville, VA $152,959

Nokesville, VA $157,172

Upperville, VA $151,454

Warrenton, VA $152,005

Reston, VA $162,376

Waterford, VA $154,352

The Plains, VA $154,787

Doswell, VA $145,479

Dutton, VA $142,369

Fork Union, VA $142,393

Foster, VA $141,910

Glen Allen, VA $145,808

Gloucester, VA $142,217

Gloucester Point, VA $141,356

Goochland, VA $144,216

Grimstead, VA $142,267

Gum Spring, VA $144,216

Gwynn, VA $142,265

Hadensville, VA $143,991

Hallieford, VA $142,223

Hanover, VA $145,508

Hardyville, VA $142,646

Hartfield, VA $142,695

Hayes, VA $141,446

Henrico, VA $145,916

Hudgins, VA $142,156

Jamaica, VA $143,931

Jamestown, VA $141,770

Jetersville, VA $142,376

Kents Store, VA $142,712

King And Queen Court House, VA $144,149

King William, VA $144,896

Lanexa, VA $143,925

Lightfoot, VA $142,466

Little Plymouth, VA $143,967

Locust Hill, VA $143,123

Louisa, VA $144,192

Macon, VA $144,357

Maidens, VA $144,767

Manakin Sabot, VA $145,241

Mannboro, VA $144,296

Manquin, VA $145,319

Maryus, VA $141,376

Mascot, VA $143,544

Mathews, VA $141,994

Burgess, VA $144,455

Accomac, VA $142,551

Assawoman, VA $142,608

Atlantic, VA $142,800

Battery Park, VA $141,016

Belle Haven, VA $142,469

Birdsnest, VA $142,201

Bloxom, VA $142,770

Cape Charles, VA $142,006

Capeville, VA $142,034

Carrollton, VA $140,999

Carrsville, VA $141,643

Cheriton, VA $142,019

Chesapeake, VA $141,052

Chincoteague Island, VA $142,892

Wallops Island, VA $142,787

Craddockville, VA $142,491

Davis Wharf, VA $142,462

Eastville, VA $142,073

Exmore, VA $142,408

Franktown, VA $142,249

Greenbackville, VA $143,216

Greenbush, VA $142,806

Hacksneck, VA $142,411

Hallwood, VA $142,731

Harborton, VA $142,760

Horntown, VA $142,974

Oak Hall, VA $142,680

Isle Of Wight, VA $141,316

Jamesville, VA $142,330

Jenkins Bridge, VA $142,754

Keller, VA $142,583

Locustville, VA $142,577

Machipongo, VA $142,178

Mappsville, VA $142,700

Marionville, VA $142,177

Mears, VA $142,626

Melfa, VA $142,601

Modest Town, VA $142,970

Nassawadox, VA $142,325

Nelsonia, VA $142,980

New Church, VA $142,928

Onancock, VA $142,721

Onley, VA $142,563

Oyster, VA $142,052

Painter, VA $142,496

Parksley, VA $142,799

Pungoteague, VA $142,556

Quinby, VA $142,181

Rescue, VA $141,008

Sanford, VA $142,952

Saxis, VA $142,974

Seaview, VA $142,022

Smithfield, VA $141,161

Suffolk, VA $141,097

Tangier, VA $143,328

Tasley, VA $142,869

Temperanceville, VA $142,731

Townsend, VA $142,051

Virginia Beach, VA $142,931

Dulles, VA $162,421

Aldie, VA $157,295

Amissville, VA $149,641

Arcola, VA $158,871

Manassas, VA $159,132

Marshall, VA $151,837

Middleburg, VA $154,628

Catlett, VA $155,354

Centreville, VA $159,774

Clifton, VA $161,121

Orlean, VA $150,469

Paeonian Springs, VA $155,348

Paris, VA $150,469

Philomont, VA $154,170

Purcellville, VA $153,028

Bluemont, VA $150,980

Bristow, VA $157,897

Broad Run, VA $155,088

Calverton, VA $154,736

Casanova, VA $154,995

Rectortown, VA $151,649

Mechanicsville, VA $145,622

Midlothian, VA $145,401

Millers Tavern, VA $145,605

Mineral, VA $145,082

Moon, VA $142,055

Moseley, VA $144,917

New Canton, VA $141,778

New Kent, VA $144,825

New Point, VA $141,698

Newtown, VA $146,052

Norge, VA $142,676

North, VA $142,180

Oilville, VA $144,951

Onemo, VA $141,877

Ordinary, VA $141,568

Port Haywood, VA $141,677

Powhatan, VA $144,471

Providence Forge, VA $144,576

Quinton, VA $145,317

Rockville, VA $145,115

Ruthville, VA $144,278

Saint Stephens Church, VA $145,587

Saluda, VA $143,178

Sandston, VA $145,655

Sandy Hook, VA $144,188

Schley, VA $141,904

Severn, VA $141,451

Shacklefords, VA $143,255

State Farm, VA $144,836

Stevensville, VA $144,491

Studley, VA $145,611

Susan, VA $141,734

Toano, VA $143,123

Topping, VA $142,995

Trevilians, VA $144,102

Richmond, VA $145,955

Urbanna, VA $143,676

Wake, VA $142,779

Walkerton, VA $144,696

Ware Neck, VA $141,961

Water View, VA $143,646

West Point, VA $144,140

White Marsh, VA $141,725

Wicomico, VA $141,475

Williamsburg, VA $141,719

Woods Cross Roads, VA $142,234

Montpelier, VA $144,897

Oakton, VA $162,877

Occoquan, VA $161,677

Quantico, VA $156,303

Springfield, VA $164,326

Triangle, VA $157,434

Vienna, VA $164,324

Woodbridge, VA $160,509

Arlington, VA $165,152

Fort Myer, VA $165,155

Mattaponi, VA $143,603

Dhs, VA $165,153

Fort Valley, VA $142,781

Star Tannery, VA $141,385

Stephens City, VA $146,791

Stephenson, VA $146,889

Toms Brook, VA $142,701

White Post, VA $148,054

Woodstock, VA $141,523

Culpeper, VA $146,196

Aroda, VA $142,616

Banco, VA $143,099

Bealeton, VA $151,357

Boston, VA $145,809

Brandy Station, VA $148,759

Brightwood, VA $143,826

Castleton, VA $147,412

Elkwood, VA $148,564

Etlan, VA $143,495

Goldvein, VA $152,026

Graves Mill, VA $142,421

Haywood, VA $143,789

Hood, VA $141,524

Jeffersonton, VA $150,418

Leon, VA $144,434

Lignum, VA $147,706

Madison, VA $142,409

Midland, VA $152,864

Mitchells, VA $145,031

Oakpark, VA $143,312

Pratts, VA $142,393

Radiant, VA $142,920

Rapidan, VA $144,210

Remington, VA $150,154

Reva, VA $144,593

Richardsville, VA $148,939

Rixeyville, VA $148,554

Rochelle, VA $142,349

Somerville, VA $153,157

Sperryville, VA $144,452

Stevensburg, VA $148,002

Sumerduck, VA $150,194

Syria, VA $141,871

Viewtown, VA $148,651

Washington, VA $146,986

Wolftown, VA $141,535

Woodville, VA $145,878

Harrisonburg, VA $142,112

Basye, VA $140,977

Bergton, VA $140,542

Bridgewater, VA $141,847

Broadway, VA $141,409

Criders, VA $140,794

Dayton, VA $141,361

Edinburg, VA $141,217

Elkton, VA $141,643

Alexandria, VA $165,134

Fredericksburg, VA $149,625

Bowling Green, VA $146,721

Burr Hill, VA $146,739

Callao, VA $145,895

Caret, VA $147,634

Center Cross, VA $145,122

Champlain, VA $147,297

Coles Point, VA $147,849

Colonial Beach, VA $148,680

Corbin, VA $147,760

Dahlgren, VA $153,556

Dogue, VA $148,581

Dunnsville, VA $145,644

Edwardsville, VA $144,642

Farnham, VA $145,070

Garrisonville, VA $154,815

Hague, VA $146,779

Hartwood, VA $150,056

Haynesville, VA $146,658

Heathsville, VA $144,507

Hustle, VA $147,385

Irvington, VA $143,349

Jersey, VA $148,785

Kilmarnock, VA $143,471

King George, VA $151,106

Kinsale, VA $146,496

Ladysmith, VA $145,874

Lancaster, VA $143,822

Laneview, VA $144,171

Lively, VA $143,955

Locust Grove, VA $146,781

Loretto, VA $147,412

Lottsburg, VA $145,622

Merry Point, VA $143,597

Milford, VA $146,181

Mollusk, VA $143,648

Montross, VA $147,739

Morattico, VA $144,395

Mount Holly, VA $147,247

Ninde, VA $151,442

Nuttsville, VA $144,252

Oldhams, VA $146,377

Ophelia, VA $144,531

Partlow, VA $147,139

Port Royal, VA $147,375

Rappahannock Academy, VA $147,403

Reedville, VA $144,423

Rhoadesville, VA $145,397

Rollins Fork, VA $148,674

Fulks Run, VA $141,056

Hinton, VA $140,926

Keezletown, VA $141,613

Lacey Spring, VA $141,683

Linville, VA $141,610

Luray, VA $142,064

Mc Gaheysville, VA $141,776

Mount Crawford, VA $141,781

Mount Jackson, VA $141,317

Mount Solon, VA $141,337

New Market, VA $141,644

Orkney Springs, VA $141,013

Penn Laird, VA $141,839

Quicksburg, VA $141,458

Pleasant Valley, VA $141,763

Shenandoah, VA $141,692

Singers Glen, VA $141,601

Stanley, VA $141,704

Timberville, VA $141,668

Charlottesville, VA $141,922

Afton, VA $140,350

Arrington, VA $137,559

Barboursville, VA $142,474

Batesville, VA $141,584

Covesville, VA $140,362

Crozet, VA $141,652

Dyke, VA $141,581

Ruby, VA $154,076

Creative Head Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Creative Head roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 125% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Creative Head positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Creative Head as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Creative Head

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$241,648	$116.0	60%
Aerospace & Defense	$226,545	$109.0	50%
Healthcare	$203,890	$98.0	35%
Biotechnology	$196,339	$94.0	30%
Media	$188,787	$91.0	25%

Creative Head Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Creative Head's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$135,062

Average $151,030/year

$166,233

$11,255

Average $12,586/month

$13,853

$2,597

Average $2,904/week

$3,197

$65

Average $73/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,233	$13,853	$3,197	$80
Average	$151,030	$12,586	$2,904	$73
25th Percentile	$135,062	$11,255	$2,597	$65

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