What are the main factors that influence a Creative Strategy Director'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 Strategy Director?

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

How does experience change A Creative Strategy Director's salary?

A Creative Strategy Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $139,952 for beginners, reaching about $143,346 at mid-level, and approach $149,887 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Creative Strategy Director?

Creative Strategy Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Creative Strategy Director roles are District of Columbia $165,957, California $165,328, Massachusetts $163,124. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Creative Strategy Director roles make?

Salaries for Creative Strategy Director level roles vary by specialization: Executive Creative Director: $149,076; Creative Production Director: $145,404; Global Creative Director: $144,962; Creative Design Services Director: $143,900; Creative Director: $143,809.

Creative Strategy Director Salary in Virginia

How much does a Creative Strategy Director make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Creative Strategy Director in Virginia is $150,938 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,859
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,991 to $166,076
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,473

10% $120,473

50% (Median) $150,938

90% $179,859

Creative Strategy Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,076	$13,840	$3,194	$80
Average	$150,938	$12,578	$2,903	$73
25th Percentile	$134,991	$11,249	$2,596	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Creative Strategy Director Salaries

A Creative Strategy Director'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 Strategy Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Creative Strategy Director'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): $139,952
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,257
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,346
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,957
Expert (over 8 years): $149,887

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Creative Strategy Director	less than 1 year	$139,952
Early Career Level Creative Strategy Director	1-2 years	$141,257
Mid-Level Level Creative Strategy Director	2-4 years	$143,346
Senior-Level Level Creative Strategy Director	5-8 years	$145,957
Expert Level Creative Strategy Director	over 8 years	$149,887

How Do Creative Strategy Director 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 Strategy Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $165,957.
California: $165,328.
Massachusetts: $163,124.

District of Columbia $165,957 California $165,328 Massachusetts $163,124 Washington $162,525 New Jersey $162,465 Alaska $162,255 Connecticut $160,186 New York $159,347

Hawaii $156,664 Rhode Island $155,405 Maryland $154,551 Minnesota $153,381 Colorado $152,932 Illinois $152,782 Oregon $152,212 Delaware $151,793

New Hampshire $151,529 Virginia $150,938 Pennsylvania $149,214 Nevada $148,345 North Dakota $148,060 Michigan $147,611 Wisconsin $147,446 Vermont $147,116

Texas $146,202 Maine $146,142 Arizona $146,052 Ohio $145,947 Georgia $144,568 Indiana $143,878 Wyoming $143,744 Utah $143,534

Iowa $143,444 Kansas $142,724 Louisiana $142,514 North Carolina $142,440 Missouri $142,410 Florida $141,825 Montana $141,510 Nebraska $141,210

Kentucky $141,046 South Carolina $140,446 Tennessee $140,071 Idaho $139,921 New Mexico $138,827 Oklahoma $138,587 Alabama $137,703 South Dakota $136,219

Arkansas $135,410 West Virginia $134,975 Mississippi $133,671

Top Paying Cities for Creative Strategy Director

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: $138,812
Lambsburg: $139,107
Laurel Fork: $139,263

Ivanhoe, VA $138,812

Lambsburg, VA $139,107

Laurel Fork, VA $139,263

Marion, VA $138,088

Max Meadows, VA $139,033

Meadowview, VA $136,844

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $137,953

Rocky Gap, VA $138,030

Ruther Glen, VA $145,602

Sealston, VA $149,369

Sharps, VA $144,962

Spotsylvania, VA $146,963

Sparta, VA $146,193

Stafford, VA $153,683

Stratford, VA $147,798

Tappahannock, VA $145,858

Thornburg, VA $147,446

Unionville, VA $145,054

Village, VA $145,676

Warsaw, VA $146,193

Weems, VA $143,324

Sandy Point, VA $146,383

White Stone, VA $142,925

Wicomico Church, VA $143,967

Woodford, VA $146,845

Zacata, VA $147,341

Winchester, VA $146,648

Bentonville, VA $145,391

Berryville, VA $148,763

Boyce, VA $149,035

Brucetown, VA $146,746

Chester Gap, VA $148,167

Clear Brook, VA $146,008

Cross Junction, VA $141,272

Fishers Hill, VA $143,303

Flint Hill, VA $147,363

Front Royal, VA $147,449

Gore, VA $142,063

Hume, VA $149,355

Huntly, VA $147,611

Strasburg, VA $142,744

Linden, VA $149,718

Markham, VA $149,685

Maurertown, VA $140,803

Middletown, VA $145,532

Millwood, VA $148,769

Rileyville, VA $143,763

Earlysville, VA $141,656

Esmont, VA $140,346

Faber, VA $139,724

Fishersville, VA $141,025

Free Union, VA $141,422

Gordonsville, VA $142,904

Greenwood, VA $140,854

Ivy, VA $141,716

Keene, VA $140,912

Keswick, VA $141,996

Locust Dale, VA $143,544

Lovingston, VA $138,225

Lyndhurst, VA $139,266

Montpelier Station, VA $142,939

Nellysford, VA $139,428

North Garden, VA $140,774

Orange, VA $144,337

Palmyra, VA $142,057

Piney River, VA $137,582

Quinque, VA $142,017

Roseland, VA $138,111

Ruckersville, VA $141,958

Schuyler, VA $139,852

Shipman, VA $138,204

Somerset, VA $142,945

Stanardsville, VA $141,545

Troy, VA $142,213

Tyro, VA $138,487

Waynesboro, VA $141,239

White Hall, VA $141,492

Woodberry Forest, VA $143,498

Achilles, VA $141,317

Amelia Court House, VA $143,940

Ark, VA $142,216

Arvonia, VA $140,954

Ashland, VA $145,341

Aylett, VA $145,410

Barhamsville, VA $143,316

Beaumont, VA $143,907

Beaverdam, VA $145,328

Bena, VA $141,276

Bohannon, VA $141,855

Bremo Bluff, VA $141,870

Bruington, VA $145,120

Bumpass, VA $145,109

Cardinal, VA $141,918

Cartersville, VA $143,044

Charles City, VA $144,213

Christchurch, VA $143,036

Church View, VA $143,367

Cobbs Creek, VA $142,312

Columbia, VA $142,672

Crozier, VA $144,866

Cumberland, VA $141,879

Deltaville, VA $142,429

Diggs, VA $141,910

Redwood, VA $138,108

Rich Creek, VA $138,578

Ridgeway, VA $139,544

Riner, VA $138,565

Ripplemead, VA $138,204

Rocky Mount, VA $138,232

Salem, VA $137,558

Sandy Level, VA $138,527

Shawsville, VA $137,982

Spencer, VA $139,511

Staffordsville, VA $138,815

Stanleytown, VA $139,773

Stuart, VA $139,473

Thaxton, VA $137,817

Troutville, VA $137,764

Union Hall, VA $138,256

Vesta, VA $139,296

Villamont, VA $137,748

Vinton, VA $137,490

Wirtz, VA $137,830

Woolwine, VA $139,199

Bristol, VA $134,098

Abingdon, VA $136,087

Andover, VA $135,683

Appalachia, VA $135,683

Bee, VA $137,358

Ben Hur, VA $136,245

Big Stone Gap, VA $134,473

Birchleaf, VA $137,495

Blackwater, VA $134,641

Castlewood, VA $135,034

Cleveland, VA $136,673

Clinchco, VA $137,373

Clintwood, VA $137,217

Coeburn, VA $135,909

Damascus, VA $137,154

Dante, VA $136,681

Davenport, VA $137,627

Dryden, VA $134,914

Duffield, VA $133,771

Dungannon, VA $134,259

East Stone Gap, VA $134,756

Ewing, VA $137,967

Fort Blackmore, VA $133,400

Gate City, VA $132,488

Haysi, VA $138,160

Hiltons, VA $132,802

Honaker, VA $137,436

Jonesville, VA $136,577

Keokee, VA $135,312

Lebanon, VA $136,143

Mc Clure, VA $136,708

Mendota, VA $134,140

Nickelsville, VA $133,578

Nora, VA $136,348

Norton, VA $135,828

Pennington Gap, VA $135,279

Pound, VA $136,390

Rosedale, VA $137,285

Rose Hill, VA $137,726

Saint Charles, VA $136,074

Saint Paul, VA $135,895

Weber City, VA $132,084

Whitetop, VA $137,691

Wise, VA $136,192

Pulaski, VA $139,169

Atkins, VA $137,994

Austinville, VA $139,109

Barren Springs, VA $139,227

Bastian, VA $138,013

Bland, VA $138,337

Broadford, VA $137,869

Cana, VA $139,322

Ceres, VA $137,881

Chilhowie, VA $137,835

Cripple Creek, VA $138,458

Crockett, VA $138,425

Draper, VA $139,054

Dugspur, VA $139,155

Elk Creek, VA $138,361

Emory, VA $137,445

Fancy Gap, VA $139,202

Fries, VA $138,826

Galax, VA $139,052

Glade Spring, VA $137,172

Rural Retreat, VA $138,250

Saltville, VA $137,895

Speedwell, VA $138,340

Sugar Grove, VA $138,027

Tannersville, VA $137,787

Troutdale, VA $137,929

Willis, VA $139,082

Woodlawn, VA $139,137

Wytheville, VA $138,746

Staunton, VA $141,068

Augusta Springs, VA $140,471

Bacova, VA $139,812

Blue Grass, VA $139,867

Brownsburg, VA $139,033

Buena Vista, VA $137,893

Churchville, VA $141,461

Clifton Forge, VA $139,340

Covington, VA $138,584

Craigsville, VA $140,486

Crimora, VA $141,606

Deerfield, VA $140,597

Doe Hill, VA $140,477

Fairfield, VA $138,827

Fort Defiance, VA $141,710

Glen Wilton, VA $138,811

Goshen, VA $139,882

Greenville, VA $139,795

Grottoes, VA $141,737

Head Waters, VA $140,710

Hot Springs, VA $139,422

Iron Gate, VA $139,578

Lexington, VA $139,072

Low Moor, VA $139,253

Mc Dowell, VA $140,533

Middlebrook, VA $139,830

Millboro, VA $139,939

Mint Spring, VA $140,533

Montebello, VA $138,556

Monterey, VA $140,128

Mount Sidney, VA $141,773

Mustoe, VA $140,361

New Hope, VA $141,690

Port Republic, VA $141,660

Raphine, VA $139,200

Rockbridge Baths, VA $139,338

Selma, VA $139,389

Steeles Tavern, VA $139,487

Stuarts Draft, VA $140,008

Swoope, VA $140,819

Verona, VA $141,774

Vesuvius, VA $138,244

Warm Springs, VA $139,855

West Augusta, VA $140,903

Weyers Cave, VA $141,807

Williamsville, VA $140,611

Lynchburg, VA $135,829

Altavista, VA $137,118

Alton, VA $140,115

Amherst, VA $136,753

Appomattox, VA $136,999

Bedford, VA $137,835

Big Island, VA $137,079

Blairs, VA $140,082

Brookneal, VA $137,661

Buffalo Junction, VA $140,558

Callands, VA $139,404

Chatham, VA $139,518

Clifford, VA $136,961

Clover, VA $139,773

Cluster Springs, VA $140,551

Coleman Falls, VA $136,391

Concord, VA $136,017

Crystal Hill, VA $139,557

Danville, VA $140,193

Hillsville, VA $139,322

Carson, VA $144,689

Hiwassee, VA $138,865

Independence, VA $138,382

Annandale, VA $164,653

Burke, VA $163,111

Dumfries, VA $158,335

Dunn Loring, VA $164,864

Fairfax, VA $162,402

Fairfax Station, VA $161,961

Falls Church, VA $165,008

Fort Belvoir, VA $163,013

Great Falls, VA $162,408

Greenway, VA $165,005

Lorton, VA $162,093

Merrifield, VA $164,485

Mc Lean, VA $164,990

West Mclean, VA $165,005

Mount Vernon, VA $163,625

Newington, VA $163,249

Dry Fork, VA $139,810

Brooke, VA $152,566

Evington, VA $136,583

Forest, VA $136,317

Gladstone, VA $137,117

Gladys, VA $137,120

Glasgow, VA $137,997

Goode, VA $136,768

Gretna, VA $138,524

Halifax, VA $140,074

Howardsville, VA $139,849

Hurt, VA $137,749

Java, VA $139,358

Ararat, VA $139,287

Axton, VA $139,718

Bassett, VA $139,617

Belspring, VA $138,892

Bent Mountain, VA $137,714

Blacksburg, VA $138,237

Blue Ridge, VA $137,667

Boones Mill, VA $137,616

Buchanan, VA $138,132

Callaway, VA $137,976

Christiansburg, VA $138,250

Cascade, VA $139,596

Catawba, VA $137,896

Check, VA $138,190

Claudville, VA $139,205

Cloverdale, VA $137,411

Collinsville, VA $140,080

Copper Hill, VA $138,007

Critz, VA $139,428

Daleville, VA $137,552

Dublin, VA $138,965

Eagle Rock, VA $138,530

Eggleston, VA $138,686

Elliston, VA $137,866

Ferrum, VA $138,748

Fieldale, VA $139,881

Fincastle, VA $137,980

Floyd, VA $138,758

Glade Hill, VA $138,141

Glen Lyn, VA $138,244

Goodview, VA $137,652

Hardy, VA $137,595

Henry, VA $138,956

Huddleston, VA $138,106

Keeling, VA $139,942

Chester, VA $145,370

Chesterfield, VA $145,283

Church Road, VA $144,805

Colonial Heights, VA $145,430

Courtland, VA $141,934

Dendron, VA $142,360

Dewitt, VA $144,340

Dinwiddie, VA $144,734

Disputanta, VA $144,853

Dolphin, VA $142,754

Drewryville, VA $141,624

Ebony, VA $140,647

Elberon, VA $141,774

Emporia, VA $141,943

Ford, VA $144,468

Franklin, VA $141,498

Freeman, VA $142,723

Gasburg, VA $140,950

Hopewell, VA $145,130

Ivor, VA $141,726

Jarratt, VA $143,169

Lawrenceville, VA $142,225

Mc Kenney, VA $143,962

Meredithville, VA $142,020

Newsoms, VA $141,031

Prince George, VA $145,266

Rawlings, VA $143,408

Sedley, VA $142,125

Skippers, VA $141,377

Spring Grove, VA $143,131

Stony Creek, VA $143,955

Surry, VA $141,426

Sussex, VA $143,631

Sutherland, VA $145,145

Valentines, VA $141,082

Wakefield, VA $142,306

Warfield, VA $143,525

Waverly, VA $143,426

White Plains, VA $141,004

Wilsons, VA $144,039

Yale, VA $143,050

Zuni, VA $141,671

Claremont, VA $143,322

Farmville, VA $140,635

Baskerville, VA $140,404

Indian Valley, VA $138,961

Mc Coy, VA $138,659

Martinsville, VA $139,849

Meadows Of Dan, VA $139,332

Moneta, VA $137,880

Montvale, VA $137,878

Narrows, VA $138,661

Newbern, VA $138,782

New Castle, VA $137,988

Newport, VA $138,303

New River, VA $139,164

Oriskany, VA $138,256

Paint Bank, VA $138,039

Parrott, VA $138,725

Patrick Springs, VA $139,587

Pearisburg, VA $138,799

Pembroke, VA $138,796

Penhook, VA $138,599

Pilot, VA $138,300

Pittsville, VA $138,530

Radford, VA $139,009

Long Island, VA $137,640

Lowry, VA $137,027

Lynch Station, VA $137,655

Madison Heights, VA $135,832

Monroe, VA $136,510

Naruna, VA $137,225

Nathalie, VA $138,884

Natural Bridge, VA $138,433

Natural Bridge Station, VA $137,836

Nelson, VA $140,765

Norwood, VA $137,643

Ringgold, VA $139,993

Rustburg, VA $136,146

Scottsburg, VA $140,265

Scottsville, VA $141,023

South Boston, VA $140,388

Spout Spring, VA $136,396

Sutherlin, VA $140,005

Sweet Briar, VA $136,234

Vernon Hill, VA $139,840

Virgilina, VA $140,431

Wingina, VA $138,458

Amonate, VA $138,151

Bandy, VA $137,848

Big Rock, VA $138,598

Bishop, VA $137,862

Bluefield, VA $138,288

Boissevain, VA $137,949

Breaks, VA $138,372

Burkes Garden, VA $138,003

Cedar Bluff, VA $138,205

Doran, VA $138,773

Falls Mills, VA $137,949

Grundy, VA $138,830

Horsepen, VA $137,916

Hurley, VA $138,117

Jewell Ridge, VA $138,205

Keen Mountain, VA $138,745

Mavisdale, VA $138,219

Maxie, VA $138,626

North Tazewell, VA $138,184

Oakwood, VA $138,823

Pilgrims Knob, VA $138,445

Pocahontas, VA $137,994

Pounding Mill, VA $138,399

Raven, VA $138,707

Red Ash, VA $138,836

Richlands, VA $138,757

Rowe, VA $138,270

Shortt Gap, VA $138,578

Swords Creek, VA $138,229

Tazewell, VA $137,967

Vansant, VA $138,232

Whitewood, VA $138,249

Wolford, VA $138,273

Boydton, VA $140,705

Bracey, VA $141,065

Brodnax, VA $141,609

Buckingham, VA $139,130

Burkeville, VA $141,282

Charlotte Court House, VA $139,259

Chase City, VA $139,980

Clarksville, VA $140,954

Crewe, VA $142,183

Cullen, VA $138,844

Dillwyn, VA $140,518

Drakes Branch, VA $139,965

Dundas, VA $142,047

Evergreen, VA $137,132

Fort Mitchell, VA $139,963

Green Bay, VA $140,503

Hampden Sydney, VA $140,848

Kenbridge, VA $141,287

Keysville, VA $139,951

La Crosse, VA $140,849

Lunenburg, VA $140,217

Meherrin, VA $140,232

Nottoway, VA $141,966

Pamplin, VA $138,379

Phenix, VA $137,754

Prospect, VA $139,248

Randolph, VA $139,485

Red House, VA $137,351

Red Oak, VA $140,160

Rice, VA $141,462

Saxe, VA $139,857

Skipwith, VA $140,259

South Hill, VA $140,797

Victoria, VA $140,711

Wylliesburg, VA $140,035

Roanoke, VA $137,313

Wachapreague, VA $142,577

Wardtown, VA $142,300

Wattsville, VA $142,711

Willis Wharf, VA $142,535

Windsor, VA $141,321

Withams, VA $142,598

Norfolk, VA $140,596

Newport News, VA $140,911

Fort Eustis, VA $140,966

Hampton, VA $140,998

Fort Monroe, VA $140,920

Poquoson, VA $140,951

Yorktown, VA $141,117

Lackey, VA $141,174

Seaford, VA $141,004

Portsmouth, VA $140,635

Fort Lee, VA $145,422

Petersburg, VA $145,422

Virginia State University, VA $145,422

Alberta, VA $142,549

Ammon, VA $144,459

Blackstone, VA $143,237

Boykins, VA $141,198

Branchville, VA $140,863

Capron, VA $141,894

Round Hill, VA $152,458

Catharpin, VA $158,170

Delaplane, VA $150,863

Ashburn, VA $158,825

Chantilly, VA $160,497

Gainesville, VA $156,883

Hamilton, VA $154,513

Lincoln, VA $154,362

Sterling, VA $160,757

Haymarket, VA $156,733

Herndon, VA $161,350

Leesburg, VA $156,330

Lovettsville, VA $152,866

Nokesville, VA $157,076

Upperville, VA $151,362

Warrenton, VA $151,913

Reston, VA $162,277

Waterford, VA $154,258

The Plains, VA $154,693

Doswell, VA $145,391

Dutton, VA $142,282

Fork Union, VA $142,306

Foster, VA $141,823

Glen Allen, VA $145,719

Gloucester, VA $142,131

Gloucester Point, VA $141,270

Goochland, VA $144,129

Grimstead, VA $142,180

Gum Spring, VA $144,129

Gwynn, VA $142,179

Hadensville, VA $143,904

Hallieford, VA $142,137

Hanover, VA $145,419

Hardyville, VA $142,559

Hartfield, VA $142,609

Hayes, VA $141,360

Henrico, VA $145,827

Hudgins, VA $142,069

Jamaica, VA $143,844

Jamestown, VA $141,684

Jetersville, VA $142,290

Kents Store, VA $142,625

King And Queen Court House, VA $144,061

King William, VA $144,808

Lanexa, VA $143,838

Lightfoot, VA $142,380

Little Plymouth, VA $143,880

Locust Hill, VA $143,036

Louisa, VA $144,105

Macon, VA $144,270

Maidens, VA $144,679

Manakin Sabot, VA $145,153

Mannboro, VA $144,208

Manquin, VA $145,230

Maryus, VA $141,290

Mascot, VA $143,457

Mathews, VA $141,907

Burgess, VA $144,367

Accomac, VA $142,465

Assawoman, VA $142,522

Atlantic, VA $142,714

Battery Park, VA $140,930

Belle Haven, VA $142,383

Birdsnest, VA $142,114

Bloxom, VA $142,684

Cape Charles, VA $141,919

Capeville, VA $141,948

Carrollton, VA $140,914

Carrsville, VA $141,557

Cheriton, VA $141,933

Chesapeake, VA $140,966

Chincoteague Island, VA $142,805

Wallops Island, VA $142,700

Craddockville, VA $142,405

Davis Wharf, VA $142,375

Eastville, VA $141,987

Exmore, VA $142,321

Franktown, VA $142,162

Greenbackville, VA $143,129

Greenbush, VA $142,720

Hacksneck, VA $142,324

Hallwood, VA $142,645

Harborton, VA $142,673

Horntown, VA $142,888

Oak Hall, VA $142,594

Isle Of Wight, VA $141,230

Jamesville, VA $142,243

Jenkins Bridge, VA $142,667

Keller, VA $142,496

Locustville, VA $142,490

Machipongo, VA $142,092

Mappsville, VA $142,613

Marionville, VA $142,090

Mears, VA $142,540

Melfa, VA $142,514

Modest Town, VA $142,883

Nassawadox, VA $142,239

Nelsonia, VA $142,894

New Church, VA $142,841

Onancock, VA $142,634

Onley, VA $142,477

Oyster, VA $141,966

Painter, VA $142,410

Parksley, VA $142,712

Pungoteague, VA $142,469

Quinby, VA $142,095

Rescue, VA $140,923

Sanford, VA $142,865

Saxis, VA $142,888

Seaview, VA $141,936

Smithfield, VA $141,076

Suffolk, VA $141,011

Tangier, VA $143,241

Tasley, VA $142,783

Temperanceville, VA $142,645

Townsend, VA $141,964

Virginia Beach, VA $142,844

Dulles, VA $162,322

Aldie, VA $157,199

Amissville, VA $149,550

Arcola, VA $158,774

Manassas, VA $159,035

Marshall, VA $151,745

Middleburg, VA $154,534

Catlett, VA $155,260

Centreville, VA $159,677

Clifton, VA $161,023

Orlean, VA $150,378

Paeonian Springs, VA $155,254

Paris, VA $150,378

Philomont, VA $154,077

Purcellville, VA $152,935

Bluemont, VA $150,889

Bristow, VA $157,802

Broad Run, VA $154,994

Calverton, VA $154,642

Casanova, VA $154,901

Rectortown, VA $151,557

Mechanicsville, VA $145,533

Midlothian, VA $145,313

Millers Tavern, VA $145,517

Mineral, VA $144,994

Moon, VA $141,969

Moseley, VA $144,829

New Canton, VA $141,692

New Kent, VA $144,737

New Point, VA $141,612

Newtown, VA $145,963

Norge, VA $142,589

North, VA $142,093

Oilville, VA $144,863

Onemo, VA $141,790

Ordinary, VA $141,482

Port Haywood, VA $141,591

Powhatan, VA $144,384

Providence Forge, VA $144,488

Quinton, VA $145,229

Rockville, VA $145,027

Ruthville, VA $144,190

Saint Stephens Church, VA $145,499

Saluda, VA $143,092

Sandston, VA $145,566

Sandy Hook, VA $144,100

Schley, VA $141,817

Severn, VA $141,365

Shacklefords, VA $143,168

State Farm, VA $144,748

Stevensville, VA $144,403

Studley, VA $145,523

Susan, VA $141,648

Toano, VA $143,036

Topping, VA $142,909

Trevilians, VA $144,015

Richmond, VA $145,866

Urbanna, VA $143,589

Wake, VA $142,693

Walkerton, VA $144,608

Ware Neck, VA $141,874

Water View, VA $143,559

West Point, VA $144,052

White Marsh, VA $141,639

Wicomico, VA $141,389

Williamsburg, VA $141,633

Woods Cross Roads, VA $142,147

Montpelier, VA $144,809

Oakton, VA $162,778

Occoquan, VA $161,579

Quantico, VA $156,208

Springfield, VA $164,226

Triangle, VA $157,338

Vienna, VA $164,224

Woodbridge, VA $160,411

Arlington, VA $165,052

Fort Myer, VA $165,055

Mattaponi, VA $143,516

Dhs, VA $165,053

Fort Valley, VA $142,694

Star Tannery, VA $141,299

Stephens City, VA $146,702

Stephenson, VA $146,800

Toms Brook, VA $142,615

White Post, VA $147,964

Woodstock, VA $141,437

Culpeper, VA $146,107

Aroda, VA $142,529

Banco, VA $143,012

Bealeton, VA $151,265

Boston, VA $145,721

Brandy Station, VA $148,669

Brightwood, VA $143,739

Castleton, VA $147,323

Elkwood, VA $148,474

Etlan, VA $143,408

Goldvein, VA $151,933

Graves Mill, VA $142,335

Haywood, VA $143,702

Hood, VA $141,438

Jeffersonton, VA $150,327

Leon, VA $144,346

Lignum, VA $147,617

Madison, VA $142,323

Midland, VA $152,771

Mitchells, VA $144,943

Oakpark, VA $143,225

Pratts, VA $142,306

Radiant, VA $142,834

Rapidan, VA $144,123

Remington, VA $150,063

Reva, VA $144,505

Richardsville, VA $148,849

Rixeyville, VA $148,464

Rochelle, VA $142,263

Somerville, VA $153,064

Sperryville, VA $144,364

Stevensburg, VA $147,912

Sumerduck, VA $150,103

Syria, VA $141,785

Viewtown, VA $148,561

Washington, VA $146,897

Wolftown, VA $141,449

Woodville, VA $145,790

Harrisonburg, VA $142,026

Basye, VA $140,891

Bergton, VA $140,456

Bridgewater, VA $141,761

Broadway, VA $141,323

Criders, VA $140,708

Dayton, VA $141,275

Edinburg, VA $141,131

Elkton, VA $141,557

Alexandria, VA $165,034

Fredericksburg, VA $149,534

Bowling Green, VA $146,632

Burr Hill, VA $146,650

Callao, VA $145,806

Caret, VA $147,545

Center Cross, VA $145,034

Champlain, VA $147,207

Coles Point, VA $147,759

Colonial Beach, VA $148,589

Corbin, VA $147,671

Dahlgren, VA $153,462

Dogue, VA $148,491

Dunnsville, VA $145,556

Edwardsville, VA $144,554

Farnham, VA $144,982

Garrisonville, VA $154,721

Hague, VA $146,690

Hartwood, VA $149,965

Haynesville, VA $146,569

Heathsville, VA $144,420

Hustle, VA $147,296

Irvington, VA $143,262

Jersey, VA $148,694

Kilmarnock, VA $143,384

King George, VA $151,015

Kinsale, VA $146,407

Ladysmith, VA $145,785

Lancaster, VA $143,735

Laneview, VA $144,084

Lively, VA $143,868

Locust Grove, VA $146,692

Loretto, VA $147,323

Lottsburg, VA $145,533

Merry Point, VA $143,510

Milford, VA $146,092

Mollusk, VA $143,561

Montross, VA $147,650

Morattico, VA $144,307

Mount Holly, VA $147,158

Ninde, VA $151,350

Nuttsville, VA $144,165

Oldhams, VA $146,289

Ophelia, VA $144,444

Partlow, VA $147,050

Port Royal, VA $147,285

Rappahannock Academy, VA $147,314

Reedville, VA $144,336

Rhoadesville, VA $145,308

Rollins Fork, VA $148,583

Fulks Run, VA $140,971

Hinton, VA $140,840

Keezletown, VA $141,527

Lacey Spring, VA $141,597

Linville, VA $141,524

Luray, VA $141,978

Mc Gaheysville, VA $141,690

Mount Crawford, VA $141,695

Mount Jackson, VA $141,231

Mount Solon, VA $141,251

New Market, VA $141,558

Orkney Springs, VA $140,927

Penn Laird, VA $141,753

Quicksburg, VA $141,372

Pleasant Valley, VA $141,677

Shenandoah, VA $141,606

Singers Glen, VA $141,515

Stanley, VA $141,618

Timberville, VA $141,582

Charlottesville, VA $141,835

Afton, VA $140,265

Arrington, VA $137,475

Barboursville, VA $142,387

Batesville, VA $141,498

Covesville, VA $140,277

Crozet, VA $141,566

Dyke, VA $141,495

Ruby, VA $153,982

Creative Strategy Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Creative Strategy Director 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 Strategy Director positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Creative Strategy Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Creative Strategy Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$241,501	$116.0	60%
Aerospace & Defense	$226,407	$109.0	50%
Healthcare	$203,767	$98.0	35%
Biotechnology	$196,220	$94.0	30%
Media	$188,673	$91.0	25%

Creative Strategy Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Creative Strategy Director'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.

$134,991

Average $150,938/year

$166,076

$11,249

Average $12,578/month

$13,840

$2,596

Average $2,903/week

$3,194

$65

Average $73/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,076	$13,840	$3,194	$80
Average	$150,938	$12,578	$2,903	$73
25th Percentile	$134,991	$11,249	$2,596	$65

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