Managers and directors in the creative industries Pay Data UK — 2024

Managers and directors in the creative industries roles in the UK earn a median of £44,151 per year, equivalent to £22.96 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 10.2% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £37,769 to £66,904 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Managers and directors in the creative industries roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Managers and directors in the creative industries

Managers and directors in creative industries plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of organisations in sectors such as arts, publishing, music, media, design and architecture.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• plans, organises, directs and co-ordinates the activities and resources of organisations in the creative industries, such as publishing firms, art galleries and television companies
• liaises with clients, generates new business and promotes their organisation by attending and organising conferences, exhibits and other events
• helps set the creative direction of their organisation and finds new talent, such as artists, writers and musicians, as well as pieces such as artworks, scripts and music
• keeps up to date with new releases, publications and trends in relevant fields
• establishes client's requirements and oversees the conception and development of multiple projects
• reviews and revises creative teams' work across multiple projects
• determines staffing, material, financial, and other short- and long-term needs

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entry requirements vary according to the specific sector. Most post holders will have relevant experience and while some fields do not require candidates to have academic qualifications others require a degree or equivalent qualification. Off and on-the-job training may be provided, and vocational qualifications are available in many of these sectors.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.