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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Design (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $181k - $237k as of Aug 2026, based on 846 job postings from 265 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$181,455
13%
Mid
$209,271
13%
High
$237,088
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Creative Director
Remote
·5-8 Years Experience
$140k - $190k
$140,000 - $190,000
Creative Director
Atlanta
·5-8 Years Experience
$140k - $190k
$140,000 - $190,000
Creative Director
New York
·5-8 Years Experience
$140k - $190k
$140,000 - $190,000
Creative Director
California
·5-8 Years Experience
$140k - $190k
$140,000 - $190,000
Creative Director
Washington
·5-8 Years Experience
$140k - $190k
$140,000 - $190,000
Creative Director
Colorado
·5-8 Years Experience
$140k - $180k
$140,000 - $180,000
Audio Director
Los Angeles
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$120k - $190k
$120,000 - $190,000
Audio Director
United States
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$120k - $190k
$120,000 - $190,000
Director/Senior Director - Web
Boston
·3+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$150k - $185k
$150,000 - $185,000
Director of Design
Remote
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$157k - $180k
$157,000 - $180,000
Creative Director
Los Angeles
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$150k - $180k
$150,000 - $180,000
Creative Director
Remote
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$140k - $180k
$140,000 - $180,000
Director of Photography & Video
Providence
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$120k - $180k
$120,000 - $180,000
Creative Director
Chicago
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$110k - $180k
$110,000 - $180,000
Creative Director
Walnut Creek
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$110k - $180k
$110,000 - $180,000
Creative Director
New York City
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$110k - $180k
$110,000 - $180,000
Director of Product Design (Canada)
Canada
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$157k - $178k
$156,948 - $178,350
Director of Product Design
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
$149k - $175k
$148,952 - $175,238
Director of Product Design
Remote
·10+ Years Experience
$149k - $175k
$148,952 - $175,238
Director of Product Design
Denver
·10+ Years Experience
$149k - $175k
$148,952 - $175,238
Director of Product Design
Portland
·10+ Years Experience
$149k - $175k
$148,952 - $175,238
Director of Product Design
Austin
·10+ Years Experience
$149k - $175k
$148,952 - $175,238
Creative Director
Remote
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$150k - $175k
$149,500 - $175,000
Creative Director
United States
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$150k - $175k
$149,500 - $175,000
Associate Creative Director, Copy
New York City
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$149k - $175k
$149,000 - $175,000
Sr. Creative Director, Commerce (Chicago, Denver)
Chicago
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$150k - $170k
$150,000 - $170,000
Art Director
Los Angeles
·Last Posted: May 2026
$140k - $170k
$140,000 - $170,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 80 Data Points | $65,000 | $72,500 | $80,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 406 Data Points | $100,000 | $115,600 | $131,200 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 432 Data Points | $125,000 | $147,803 | $170,606 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 972 Data Points | $140,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 252 Data Points | $174,800 | $199,900 | $225,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 232 Data Points | $168,200 | $199,325 | $230,450 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 154 Data Points | $137,000 | $163,500 | $190,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Large 79 Data Points | $155,000 | $193,100 | $231,200 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 287 Data Points | $181,455 | $209,271 | $237,088 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 48 Data Points | $213,000 | $250,550 | $288,100 |