Creative salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 21, 2026
Creative pay in Chicago is measured from 10 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is lead, where 10 postings put the middle half between $149,285 and $167,500, with a median of $158,125.
Against the 14 other measured markets for creative at lead, this sits below 10 of them; San Francisco leads at $220,000.
4 creative roles are open in Chicago right now, 4 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | $149,285 – $167,500 | $158,125 | 10 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open creative roles in Chicago · 4 with stated pay
Senior Creative Strategist, Growth Jerry.ai · Remote · US $130,000–$160,000 4d ago 
Creative Director Princeton10 · Remote · US $170,000–$230,000 2w ago 
Associate Creative Director, Art (DTC Pharma Experience Required) EVERSANA · Remote · US $122,570–$176,000 4w ago Creative Director, Copy (HCP & DTC Pharma Experience Required) EVERSANA · Remote · US $145,000–$200,000 3mo ago