Benchmarks for every role we recruit across arts & entertainment. All ranges represent base salary — total compensation including benefits, bonuses, and incentives is typically higher.
All ranges represent base salary in USD. Real-time market analysis is included with every retained search consultation.
| Role | Specialization | Salary Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director (Arts Org) | Performing & Visual Arts Organisations | $80,000 – $165,000 | Organisation size, budget, and fundraising complexity drive significant variatio… |
| Arts Development Officer | Performing & Visual Arts Organisations | $55,000 – $95,000 | Major gifts experience in an arts context and government funding relationship ma… |
| Arts Marketing Manager | Performing & Visual Arts Organisations | $55,000 – $92,000 | Audience data analysis capability and multi-channel digital marketing programme … |
| Producer / Executive Producer | Media & Entertainment | $80,000 – $175,000 | Network-level production experience, EP credits, and specialised production capa… |
| Content Director / Creative Director (Media) | Media & Entertainment | $100,000 – $185,000 | Platform-specific digital distribution expertise and demonstrated audience growt… |
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