The Creative Sector

The creative sector includes artists, musicians, writers and performers, as well as makers (of all kinds, photographers, TV, radio, film makers, games and virtual reality programmers and graphic designers). In addition, the sector includes a wider range of technicians and support roles that make this a fast-growing industry. Employees with diverse specialisms are needed.

The Creative Sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

The creative sector makes up about 3% of the Cornish economy and the average (mean) salary is £24,747, with salaries for different occupations within the same sector showing significant variation. The sector is also dominated by freelancers and small businesses. The creative sector is growing fast and has seen significant investment in recent years.