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How Much Does a Creative Director Make in Middle East?

Creative Director salary and day rate data for the Middle East region in 2026. Based on 473 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$950
/day median
Total Comp
$189K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-34%
-$500/day
Remote
42%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in Middle East

Senior Level
Middle East Median Day Rate
$950
/day median
$600
$1k
P10: $600P90: $1,300
Rate Percentiles (Middle East)
P90
$1,300
P75
$1,150
Median
$950
P25
$750
P10
$600
Insights
Negotiated
29%
of people
Avg Bump
+23%
when asked
Remote
42%
work remote
Avg Contract
12mo
duration

Middle East vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
Middle East$950/day
Global$1,450/day
-34% vs global (-$500/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
Middle East$189K/yr
Global$292K/yr
-35% vs global (-$103K/yr)

Creative Director Rates by Region

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