Managers and directors in the creative industries Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a managers and directors in the creative industries in the UK is £50,868 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). There are approximately 23,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.
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Check Price →UK Regional Breakdown
| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £66,195 | +30.1% |
| London | £55,545 | +9.2% |
| East Midlands | £33,914 | -33.3% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
US Salary Overview
In the United States, the equivalent occupation (Public Relations Managers, SOC 11-2032) has a national median wage of $146,910 per year according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 75,000 people are employed in this occupation in the US. Figures are shown in local currency and are not converted.
US Top States by Median Salary
| State | Median salary | Mean salary |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $197,600 | $217,060 |
| New York | $180,880 | $203,900 |
| Virginia | $176,340 | $192,100 |
| New Jersey | $174,980 | $185,230 |
| Massachusetts | $171,740 | $181,950 |
| California | $167,980 | $185,180 |
| Maine | $166,940 | $151,990 |
| Colorado | $162,870 | $170,820 |
| Washington | $159,440 | $168,850 |
| Rhode Island | $156,080 | $163,300 |
See the full US state-by-state breakdown for managers and directors in the creative industries →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a managers and directors in the creative industries in the UK?
The UK median is £50,868 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £60,656.
How does the US salary compare?
The equivalent US occupation (Public Relations Managers) has a national median of $146,910 per year (BLS OES May 2025). Figures are in local currency and not converted.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18