Advertising accounts managers and creative directors vs Media Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Advertising accounts managers and creative directors and Media Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Advertising accounts managers and creative directors earns £5,734 more per year (14% higher)
vs

Media Professionals

£41,593
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricAdvertising accounts managers and creative directorsMedia ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£47,327£41,593+£5,734
Mean Annual£52,498£45,271+£7,227
Monthly£3,944£3,466+£478
Weekly£910£800+£110
Hourly£22.75£20.00+£2.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAdvertising accounts managers and creative directorsMedia Professionals
10th (Entry)£26,194£24,942
25th£36,062£31,997
50th (Median)£47,327£41,593
75th£61,833£53,203
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Advertising accounts managers and creative directors or a Media Professionals?
A Advertising accounts managers and creative directors earns more. The median salary for a Advertising accounts managers and creative directors is £47,327, whilst a Media Professionals earns £41,593 — a difference of £5,734 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Advertising accounts managers and creative directors and a Media Professionals?
The difference is £5,734 per year. Advertising accounts managers and creative directors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Advertising accounts managers and creative directors or a Media Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Advertising accounts managers and creative directors offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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