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 $136,484 for beginners, reaching about $139,794 at mid-level, and approach $146,174 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 $166,050, California $165,420, Massachusetts $163,216. 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: $587,793; Head of Apparel: $587,790; Creative Director: $143,805; Head Of Creative: $141,010; Creative/Design Manager: $133,700.

Creative Head Salary in Vermont

How much does a Creative Head make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Head in Vermont is $147,198 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $175,408
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,647 to $161,964
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,487

10% $117,487

50% (Median) $147,198

90% $175,408

Creative Head Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,964	$13,497	$3,115	$78
Average	$147,198	$12,267	$2,831	$71
25th Percentile	$131,647	$10,971	$2,532	$63

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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): $136,484
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,757
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,794
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,340
Expert (over 8 years): $146,174

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Creative Head	less than 1 year	$136,484
Early Career Level Creative Head	1-2 years	$137,757
Mid-Level Level Creative Head	2-4 years	$139,794
Senior-Level Level Creative Head	5-8 years	$142,340
Expert Level Creative Head	over 8 years	$146,174

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: $166,050.
California: $165,420.
Massachusetts: $163,216.

District of Columbia $166,050 California $165,420 Massachusetts $163,216 Washington $162,616 New Jersey $162,556 Alaska $162,346 Connecticut $160,276 New York $159,436

Hawaii $156,752 Rhode Island $155,492 Maryland $154,637 Minnesota $153,467 Colorado $153,017 Illinois $152,867 Oregon $152,298 Delaware $151,878

New Hampshire $151,614 Virginia $151,023 Pennsylvania $149,298 Nevada $148,428 North Dakota $148,143 Michigan $147,693 Wisconsin $147,528 Vermont $147,198

Texas $146,284 Maine $146,224 Arizona $146,134 Ohio $146,029 Georgia $144,649 Indiana $143,959 Wyoming $143,824 Utah $143,614

Iowa $143,524 Kansas $142,804 Louisiana $142,594 North Carolina $142,519 Missouri $142,489 Florida $141,904 Montana $141,590 Nebraska $141,290

Kentucky $141,125 South Carolina $140,525 Tennessee $140,150 Idaho $140,000 New Mexico $138,905 Oklahoma $138,665 Alabama $137,780 South Dakota $136,295

Arkansas $135,486 West Virginia $135,051 Mississippi $133,746

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:

Adamant: $150,670
Barre: $150,897
Cabot: $150,565

Adamant, VT $150,670

Barre, VT $150,897

Cabot, VT $150,565

Calais, VT $150,697

East Barre, VT $150,667

East Calais, VT $150,670

East Montpelier, VT $150,771

Eden, VT $150,571

Eden Mills, VT $150,435

Graniteville, VT $150,888

Hyde Park, VT $150,793

Johnson, VT $150,984

Lake Elmore, VT $150,625

Marshfield, VT $150,591

Moretown, VT $150,994

Morrisville, VT $150,976

Moscow, VT $151,053

Northfield, VT $150,810

Northfield Falls, VT $151,515

North Hyde Park, VT $150,783

North Montpelier, VT $150,631

Plainfield, VT $150,610

Roxbury, VT $150,355

South Barre, VT $151,072

Waterbury, VT $151,038

Stowe, VT $151,059

Waitsfield, VT $150,975

Warren, VT $150,693

Washington, VT $150,399

Waterbury Center, VT $151,033

Websterville, VT $150,864

Williamstown, VT $150,688

Wolcott, VT $150,606

Woodbury, VT $150,457

Worcester, VT $150,607

Rutland, VT $150,603

Belmont, VT $150,138

Benson, VT $150,136

Bomoseen, VT $150,373

Brandon, VT $150,484

Bridport, VT $150,501

Castleton, VT $150,402

Center Rutland, VT $150,505

Chittenden, VT $150,159

Cuttingsville, VT $150,106

Danby, VT $150,363

East Middlebury, VT $150,583

East Poultney, VT $150,379

East Wallingford, VT $150,216

Fair Haven, VT $150,270

Florence, VT $150,217

Forest Dale, VT $150,490

Gaysville, VT $149,535

Granville, VT $150,241

Hancock, VT $150,217

Hydeville, VT $150,391

Killington, VT $150,201

Middlebury, VT $150,816

Middletown Springs, VT $150,298

Mount Holly, VT $150,159

North Clarendon, VT $150,379

Orwell, VT $150,363

Pawlet, VT $150,417

Pittsfield, VT $150,288

Pittsford, VT $150,432

Poultney, VT $150,403

Proctor, VT $150,570

Ripton, VT $150,396

Rochester, VT $150,318

Rupert, VT $150,303

Salisbury, VT $150,543

Shoreham, VT $150,415

Stockbridge, VT $150,148

Wallingford, VT $150,229

Wells, VT $150,423

West Pawlet, VT $150,474

West Rupert, VT $150,438

West Rutland, VT $150,346

Whiting, VT $150,421

Saint Johnsbury, VT $150,583

Albany, VT $150,496

Barnet, VT $150,423

Barton, VT $150,480

Beebe Plain, VT $150,525

Concord, VT $150,280

Coventry, VT $150,700

Craftsbury, VT $150,540

Craftsbury Common, VT $150,547

Danville, VT $150,456

Derby, VT $150,525

Derby Line, VT $150,412

East Burke, VT $150,408

East Charleston, VT $150,423

East Hardwick, VT $150,504

East Haven, VT $150,079

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $150,580

Glover, VT $150,435

Granby, VT $149,895

Greensboro, VT $150,384

Greensboro Bend, VT $150,480

Hardwick, VT $150,646

Irasburg, VT $150,442

Island Pond, VT $150,196

Lowell, VT $150,391

Lower Waterford, VT $150,564

Lyndon, VT $150,537

Lyndon Center, VT $150,706

Lyndonville, VT $150,543

Morgan, VT $150,271

Newport, VT $150,615

Newport Center, VT $150,423

North Concord, VT $150,030

North Troy, VT $150,444

Orleans, VT $150,387

Passumpsic, VT $150,592

Peacham, VT $150,289

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $150,597

Sheffield, VT $150,330

Sutton, VT $150,318

Troy, VT $150,459

West Burke, VT $150,418

West Charleston, VT $150,348

West Danville, VT $150,465

Westfield, VT $150,345

West Glover, VT $150,448

Averill, VT $149,573

Beecher Falls, VT $150,543

Canaan, VT $150,168

Gilman, VT $150,829

Guildhall, VT $149,970

Lunenburg, VT $150,297

Norton, VT $149,873

North Bennington, VT $151,546

North Pownal, VT $151,852

Pownal, VT $151,938

White River Junction, VT $150,564

Ascutney, VT $150,634

Barnard, VT $150,222

Bethel, VT $150,315

Bradford, VT $150,472

Bridgewater, VT $150,376

Bridgewater Corners, VT $150,078

Brookfield, VT $150,462

Brownsville, VT $150,379

Chelsea, VT $150,375

Corinth, VT $150,334

East Corinth, VT $150,397

East Randolph, VT $150,426

East Ryegate, VT $150,295

East Thetford, VT $150,481

Fairlee, VT $150,319

Groton, VT $150,360

Hartford, VT $150,955

Hartland, VT $150,427

Hartland Four Corners, VT $150,421

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $150,808

Newbury, VT $150,342

North Hartland, VT $150,534

North Pomfret, VT $150,276

North Thetford, VT $150,478

Norwich, VT $150,448

Plymouth, VT $149,970

Post Mills, VT $150,445

Quechee, VT $150,601

Randolph, VT $150,574

Randolph Center, VT $150,498

Reading, VT $150,094

Sharon, VT $150,312

South Pomfret, VT $150,168

South Royalton, VT $150,355

South Ryegate, VT $150,385

South Strafford, VT $150,348

South Woodstock, VT $150,132

Strafford, VT $150,217

Taftsville, VT $150,613

Thetford, VT $150,481

Thetford Center, VT $150,324

Topsham, VT $150,279

Tunbridge, VT $150,307

Vershire, VT $150,237

Wells River, VT $150,396

West Fairlee, VT $150,672

West Hartford, VT $150,279

West Newbury, VT $150,337

West Topsham, VT $150,399

Wilder, VT $150,963

Windsor, VT $150,489

Woodstock, VT $150,304

Bellows Falls, VT $150,853

Cambridgeport, VT $150,681

Cavendish, VT $150,180

Chester, VT $150,330

Chester Depot, VT $150,276

Grafton, VT $150,216

Londonderry, VT $150,486

Ludlow, VT $150,258

North Springfield, VT $150,783

Perkinsville, VT $150,373

Peru, VT $150,328

Proctorsville, VT $150,205

Saxtons River, VT $150,822

South Londonderry, VT $150,579

Springfield, VT $150,709

Westminster, VT $150,852

Westminster Station, VT $150,862

Weston, VT $150,174

Shaftsbury, VT $151,366

Brattleboro, VT $151,161

Bondville, VT $150,535

East Dover, VT $150,841

Jacksonville, VT $151,221

Jamaica, VT $150,538

Marlboro, VT $151,909

Newfane, VT $150,742

Putney, VT $150,711

Readsboro, VT $151,927

South Newfane, VT $150,795

Stamford, VT $151,818

Townshend, VT $150,606

Vernon, VT $151,623

Wardsboro, VT $150,715

West Dover, VT $150,963

West Dummerston, VT $150,780

West Halifax, VT $151,012

West Townshend, VT $150,403

West Wardsboro, VT $150,406

Whitingham, VT $151,167

Williamsville, VT $150,780

Wilmington, VT $151,075

Burlington, VT $151,488

South Burlington, VT $151,479

Winooski, VT $151,488

Colchester, VT $151,488

Alburgh, VT $150,732

Bakersfield, VT $150,955

Belvidere Center, VT $150,408

Bristol, VT $150,987

Cambridge, VT $151,167

Charlotte, VT $151,282

East Berkshire, VT $150,810

East Fairfield, VT $151,035

Enosburg Falls, VT $150,618

Essex, VT $151,372

Essex Junction, VT $151,383

Fairfax, VT $151,177

Fairfield, VT $151,032

Ferrisburgh, VT $151,114

Franklin, VT $150,627

Grand Isle, VT $151,192

Highgate Center, VT $150,754

Highgate Springs, VT $150,831

Hinesburg, VT $151,279

Huntington, VT $151,165

Isle La Motte, VT $150,919

Jeffersonville, VT $151,065

Jericho, VT $151,246

Jonesville, VT $151,278

Milton, VT $151,318

Monkton, VT $151,158

Montgomery, VT $150,618

Montgomery Center, VT $150,435

New Haven, VT $150,969

North Ferrisburgh, VT $151,182

North Hero, VT $151,032

Richford, VT $150,592

Richmond, VT $151,263

Saint Albans, VT $151,099

Saint Albans Bay, VT $151,080

Shelburne, VT $151,420

Sheldon, VT $150,919

Sheldon Springs, VT $151,290

South Hero, VT $151,329

Starksboro, VT $151,075

Swanton, VT $150,892

Underhill, VT $151,212

Underhill Center, VT $151,216

Vergennes, VT $150,922

Waterville, VT $150,973

Westford, VT $151,287

Williston, VT $151,401

Montpelier, VT $150,873

Bennington, VT $151,657

Arlington, VT $151,123

Dorset, VT $150,535

East Arlington, VT $150,478

East Dorset, VT $150,538

Manchester, VT $150,945

Manchester Center, VT $150,846

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	$235,518	$113.0	60%
Aerospace & Defense	$220,798	$106.0	50%
Healthcare	$198,718	$96.0	35%
Biotechnology	$191,358	$92.0	30%
Media	$183,998	$88.0	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.

$131,647

Average $147,198/year

$161,964

$10,971

Average $12,267/month

$13,497

$2,532

Average $2,831/week

$3,115

$63

Average $71/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,964	$13,497	$3,115	$78
Average	$147,198	$12,267	$2,831	$71
25th Percentile	$131,647	$10,971	$2,532	$63

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