Creative salary in Washington
Employer-stated pay · updated Mar 10, 2026
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Creative pay in Washington is measured from 9 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is lead, where 9 postings put the middle half between $158,000 and $193,000, with a median of $172,000.
Against the 14 other measured markets for creative at lead, this sits below 5 of them; San Francisco leads at $220,000.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
4 creative roles are open in Washington right now, 4 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | $158,000 – $193,000 | $172,000 | 9hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
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.