Average Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Worth noting that advertising accounts managers and creative directorss in the London earned £52,834 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £46,356 — a difference of 14.0%. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £52,834 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £45,390. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), advertising accounts managers and creative directorss take home 21.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £52,834 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,390 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average advertising accounts managers and creative directors salary in City of London?
The median advertising accounts managers and creative directors salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £52,834 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does advertising accounts managers and creative directors pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors in the London earn 14.0% above the national median of £46,356. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is advertising accounts managers and creative directors a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Advertising accounts managers and creative directors in the London earn £52,834, which is 21.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for advertising accounts managers and creative directorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.