Creative Director Average Salary in Egypt 2020
How much money does a Creative Director make in Egypt?
LOW
5,510
EGP AVERAGE
10,800
EGP HIGH
16,600
EGP
A person working as a Creative Director in Egypt typically earns around 10,800 EGP per month. Salaries range from 5,510 EGP (lowest) to 16,600 EGP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Creative Director salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Creative Director Salary Distribution in Egypt
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Creative Director salaries in Egypt range from 5,510 EGP per month (minimum salary) to 16,600 EGP per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 10,600 EGP per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Creative Director(s) are earning less than 10,600 EGP while the other half are earning more than 10,600 EGP. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Creative Director(s) are earning less than 7,250 EGP while 75% of them are earning more than 7,250 EGP. Also from the diagram, 75% of Creative Director(s) are earning less than 13,300 EGP while 25% are earning more than 13,300 EGP.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Creative Director Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Creative Director salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Creative Director with less than two years of experience makes approximately 6,180 EGP per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 8,070 EGP per month, 31% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 11,300 EGP per month, 40% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Creative Director(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 13,600 EGP per month, 20% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 14,800 EGP per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 15,900 EGP per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Creative Director average salary change by experience in Egypt
| 0 - 2 Years | 6,180 EGP | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +31% | 8,070 EGP |
| 5 - 10 Years | +40% | 11,300 EGP |
| 10 - 15 Years | +20% | 13,600 EGP |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 14,800 EGP |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 15,900 EGP |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Creative Director Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Creative Director(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Creative Director salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Creative Director is 7,410 EGP per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 8,520 EGP per month, 15% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 12,000 EGP per month, 41% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 15,400 EGP per month, 29% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
Creative Director average salary difference by education level in Egypt
| High School | 7,410 EGP | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +15% | 8,520 EGP |
| Bachelor's Degree | +41% | 12,000 EGP |
| Master's Degree | +29% | 15,400 EGP |
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Egypt costs anywhere from 55,800 Egyptian Pound(s) to 167,000 Egyptian Pound(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Creative Director Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Creative Director employees in Egypt earn 30% more than their female counterparts.
| Female | 9,450 EGP | |
| Male | +30% | 12,300 EGP |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers
Creative Director Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Egypt
How much are annual salary increments in Egypt for Creative Director(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Creative Director
Creative Director(s) in Egypt are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Egypt / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2019
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Egypt for the year 2019. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Creative Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Creative Director is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
47% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 53% | |
| No Bonus | 47% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector Creative Director employees in Egypt earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts.
| Private Sector | 10,800 EGP | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 11,500 EGP |
Creative Director Salary Trend and Forecast in Egypt
How are Creative Director salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.
| Average Salary 2016 | 9,680 EGP | |
| Average Salary 2017 | +4% | 10,000 EGP |
| Average Salary 2018 | +2% | 10,300 EGP |
| Average Salary 2019 | +3% | 10,600 EGP |
Creative Director salaries in Egypt are on the rise in the year 2020 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2019 are 3% higher than those of 2018. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2021 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
Creative Director Average Hourly Wage in Egypt
62 EGP per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Egypt is 62 EGP. This means that the average Creative Director in Egypt earns approximately 62 EGP for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Creative Director VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Creative Director is 11% more than that of Advertising / Grapic Design / Events. Also, Advertising / Grapic Design / Events salaries are 12% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Advertising Account Executive | 10,800 EGP |  -0% |
| Advertising Account Manager | 7,970 EGP | -26% |
| Advertising Account Planner | 8,010 EGP | -26% |
| Advertising Coordinator | 9,700 EGP | -10% |
| Advertising Manager | 13,700 EGP |  +27% |
| Advertising Operations Manager | 11,700 EGP | +8% |
| Advertising Strategic Planner | 9,730 EGP | -10% |
| Advertising Team Leader | 8,850 EGP | -18% |
| Animator | 7,120 EGP | -34% |
| Art Director | 11,000 EGP | +2% |
| Artist | 9,760 EGP | -10% |
| Artworker | 7,030 EGP | -35% |
| Assistant Art Director | 8,680 EGP | -20% |
| Audiosual Technician | 7,800 EGP | -28% |
| Broadcast Administrator | 10,500 EGP | -3% |
| Catering Sales | 7,380 EGP | -32% |
| Catering Trainer | 11,100 EGP | +3% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | 8,500 EGP | -21% |
| Conference Organiser | 8,100 EGP | -25% |
| Content and Media Production Lead | 9,430 EGP | -13% |
| CopyWriter | 8,440 EGP | -22% |
| Creative Designer | 10,900 EGP | +1% |
| Creative Director | 10,800 EGP | -0% |
| Designer | 6,060 EGP | -44% |
| Desktop Publisher | 7,560 EGP | -30% |
| Director of Graphic Design | 10,800 EGP | -0% |
| Events and Promotions Manager | 12,100 EGP | +12% |
| Exhibit Display Coordinator | 8,470 EGP | -22% |
| Exhibit Display Manager | 10,600 EGP | -2% |
| Finisher | 7,220 EGP | -33% |
| Graphic Artist | 10,200 EGP | -6% |
| Graphic Designer | 7,490 EGP | -31% |
| Graphics Design Supervisor | 9,320 EGP | -14% |
| Imagery Analyst | 7,410 EGP | -31% |
| Imaging Technologist | 7,900 EGP | -27% |
| Interaction Designer | 6,890 EGP | -36% |
| Media Planner | 9,060 EGP | -16% |
| Media Production Coordinator | 8,890 EGP | -18% |
| Media Production Manager | 9,250 EGP | -14% |
| Media Project Manager | 9,680 EGP | -10% |
| Media Relations Representative | 11,500 EGP | +6% |
| Media Sales Executive | 11,500 EGP | +6% |
| Multimedia Specialist | 8,040 EGP | -26% |
| Photographer | 7,560 EGP | -30% |
| PPC Campaign Manager | 10,800 EGP | -0% |
| Print Production Manager | 10,500 EGP | -3% |
| Product and Brand Manager | 12,500 EGP | +16% |
| Sales Promotion Manager | 11,700 EGP | +8% |
| Sketch Artist | 7,580 EGP | -30% |
| Social Media Executive | 12,200 EGP | +13% |
| Technical Typist | 8,920 EGP | -17% |
| User Experience UX Designer | 8,680 EGP | -20% |
| UX Designer | 7,640 EGP | -29% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Alexandria | 11,400 EGP |
| Cairo | 12,300 EGP |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | 10,100 EGP |
