Doordarshan Creative Director Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 19 years exp.

₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs

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47% less than the average Creative Director Salary in Broadcasting Companies for 9 - 19 years of experience

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Media Production & Entertainment Creative Director Salary 17 - 19 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
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Content, Editorial & Journalism Creative Director Salary 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

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Freelancer.com Creative Director Salary 3 - 17 years exp. (53 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr 4% less
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Ogilvy Creative Director Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (38 salaries)	₹13.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr 154% more
Cheil India Creative Director Salary 12 - 18 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr 140% more
BYJU'S Creative Director Salary 7 - 22 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 71% more

Creative Director salary at Doordarshan ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 19 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Doordarshan.

Experience wise Doordarshan Creative Director salaries

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.7 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Doordarshan

2.4

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Office Assistant Data Entry Operator in New Delhi

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0

• posted on 23 Apr 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Doordarshan is a reputed place to work with. I especially like the environment and staff behavior as I am a contractual staff & the others are permanent employees in doordarshan but still they are so polite & humble towards us. I'm learning a lot of work here.

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Most irritating part is as we are a contractual staff there so we cannot have any kind of Salary hikes benefits out there & not getting Salary on time.

Engineering Assistant in New Delhi

Electronics Engineering Department

5.0

• posted on 27 Oct 2020

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Average salary of engineering assistant here is 65,000 per month. All the engineering staff in Doordarshan is on permanent basis while the programming staff is on contract basis so the programming staff is unsatisfied but this company is very good for engineers as we get all the benefits of government job.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

Best work to life balance, no pressure job, sufficient leaves available, LTC, bonus etc.

Senior Data Entry Operator in Mumbai

Contractual

Media Production & Entertainment Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I had a chance to work for so many sections and got so many experience as technical as well as clerical and studio program recording and keeping a track of all the required property also procurement for program use material. Overall it was awesome experience to work with Doordarshan kendra.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

They don't give appraisals, increment, mediclaim.

Job security - Bad

+1 more

Social Media Intern in Mandi House

Intern

Marketing & Communication Department

5.0

• posted on 07 Aug 2020

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

DDNEWS not supporting there employees in this COVID they fired me in this COVID period and made me jobless

Skill development - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

I worked there with my full potentials for 1 year and 7 months and they fired me in this bad time

Salary - Bad

+3 more

Reporter in Gurugram, Haryana

Content, Editorial & Journalism Department

5.0

• posted on 18 Jun 2020

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

DD News has a national reputation all over in the world. The news channel is best for providing news, current data, real facts and some other cultural aspects. During COVID-19, which is regarded as pandemic causes all over in the world, DD news has made a great role to outreach various types of caution, alerts to take steps earlier. By that earlier Providence, we would like to make a big thanks to the particular news channel, who made lot of lots of sympathies on the eve of the disease spreading. Serious steps are important to maintain such like- Washing hands, using alcohol type of hand sanitizer, wearing masks, and visiting to the doctor, if happen anything seriously. Special thanks from my side. 🙏

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

DD news carries out something lengthy interpretation, that makes us boring at all. Otherwise, with the reporting safety, DD News is best with it's best reputation.

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Doordarshan Creative Director Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Creative Director at Doordarshan ?

The average salary of a Creative Director at Doordarshan in India typically ranges from ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 19 years).

The top 10% of Creative Director at Doordarshan earn more than ₹18.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Creative Director Salaries at Doordarshan can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 5 Doordarshan employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Creative Director at Doordarshan in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Creative Director at Doordarshan in India typically ranges from ₹77,232 to ₹79,236 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 19 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries received from various employees of Doordarshan. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Doordarshan for Creative Director in India?

Ogilvy	₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
Cheil India	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹31.5 Lakhs per year
BYJU'S	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Doordarshan, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Creative Director in companies similar to Doordarshan in India?

The salary of a Creative Director at companies similar to Doordarshan in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Freelancer.com	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs per year
ETV Network	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Creative Director at Doordarshan in India?

The salary growth for a Creative Director at Doordarshan depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Creative Director can expect the following growth trajectory at Doordarshan:

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year

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Doordarshan Creative Director salary in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Doordarshan latest salaries received from various employees of Doordarshan.