Advertising Discussions
Salaries

How much should I ask for salary wise for a Sr. Offer? Is 115-120 reasonable?

Should the salary be in the job posting?

CD salary in Miami?

Any advice on how to handle an ECD in charge of your salary who says the only way to get a promotion or even a COL raise of any kind is through winning an award? Not consistently reliable and solid performance. Not keeping the client happy and profitable. “You either win an award, or all ya get is to keep your job.”
And yes, I’m aware leaving is always an option, but eager for any other advice how to navigate.

What’s the biggest salary bump/raise you’ve had that didn’t involve a title change? Does such a thing even exist?
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Besides salary, how to pick between job offers?

Does your company offer a referral bonus? If so, how much?

Um hi, the recruiters I’ve been talking to think my day rate is too high for a mid level AD. But also they have been recruiters at staffing agencies so I kinda don’t trust their judgement. I know this is repeatedly asked on here but what is normal for freelance hourly rate, mid level AD in NY?

For those who are getting hired during this employees market -- are you worried that our "higher" salaries won't be sustainable once more people get back into the industry? Had a former boss say that everyone who's jumping ship for a higher salary right now will just lose their gig in a few months.

What’s an entry level salary at your company?

I’ll go first - entry level associate across search, social, programmatic, digital investment and others at groupm/wpp is

$38k

3 times I have gone through the interview process with big agencies and have gotten positive feedback all the way through to final interviews. Discussed salary and start date etc. only to be told right before offer time that internal team shifts or client scopes shifts mean the position is now on hold. But the team “loved” meeting me and as soon as a suitable position opens they’d love to interview again. Is this something you guys have experienced or am I doing something wrong on my end?

What’s a comfy-ish minimum salary for New York? What are the nice but cheap areas to live outside of the city?

Question re: getting hired remotely, specifically in a different city and state than the agency where you’ll be working.

Is your salary based on COL where you live or where the agency is located?

I just signed an offer that’s 150% higher than my entry level salary from 2 years ago! 2 years of agency life was enough for me.

Curious, what is perceived to be an appropriate fulltime salary range for ACD in NYC/LA? Need a reality check 🙏

Planning to move to Melbourne soon. Wondering what is the average salary for a senior copywriter or associated CD role? Would it differ between a big agency like Clemenger and a smaller one like The Monkeys? Am slightly worried the 40% taxes will take a big munch of my salary, but don’t want to ask for something ridiculously high either! Thanks :)

What tools are you using for salary research these days? I feel like Glassdoor isn't as reliable as it used to be.

VP, CD looking at a potential SF gig. What would be an appropriate salary to ask for be? I know SF is crazy, but I’m not sure I fully comprehend just HOW crazy. Thank you.

On the heels of the infamous “transactional employee” post: has anyone encountered other recruiters singing the same tune and offering lowball salaries? It is in recruiters’ interests to keep the agency, (not the employee) happy because the agency is far more likely to be a repeat customer. Recently a few recruiters have presented offers that are lower than my current salary because “agency X is a place to grow...” What gives?

People who have switched jobs in the past few months… what was your old salary and what’s your new salary?

Feeling more and more pessimistic about working in advertising, specifically about making money for morally bankrupt companies, but I do love that salary…where do people go after advertising? I want to make a change but I have no idea where to start. Appreciate the help <3

What is the average salary of someone with 7+ years of Project Management and Client Management in advertising?

I am coming up on my third year in the industry. The average salary for designers in my city is $45,000, but I also have experience in Art Direction. What is a reasonable salary for taking on a role within one of the 4 holding companies?

My biggest accomplishment this year: Getting every member of my team a promotion, a merit and/or a bonus. At least something good has come out of the last 8 months.

Jr. planner salary for med size market?

Good starting salary for a junior copywriter out of college?

I referred a friend for the same position as me. Prior to them applying, I shared my salary with them (big mistake) and now they’ve asked for the same salary after the initial offer. The problem is that I have more experience them in certain areas and I have a broader skill set. I’m starting to regret referring them, as I can tell this is going to be one of the many instances where they try to compete with me.

How would you start a conversation with your bosses / HR about wanting to stay WFH forever (already a real possibility based on new policy) and potentially moving back home (out of the US)? I dream of being back home with family, but I love my job (and my salary 😅) and would love to continue with them even if I make the decision to move back.

good day rate for a mid level copywriter in the LA area?

What’s a ballpark salary for a media strategy director in NYC at a big holding company like Omnicom?

Negotiating benefits for a new full time job. What are some things I should ask for? I hear there are work from home stipends these days, and I'd like a budget for continuing education that can help further my career, conferences and subscriptions.

Are there signing bonuses any more? Bonuses at the end of year? Some full time jobs in the past I've gotten 100$ bonus others it was dependent on what we made and I got 5kish before taxes.

Never actually negotiated before, please help!

When relocating abroad for work do companies tend to offer (a few months of) corporate hosing in your compensation package?

I know it always doesn't hurt to ask, but curious as to if that's a standard thing or not.

How much do you really need as a salary? Give me a number and why?

How bad is pharma for creatives? Would you take an offer for 25% more than your current salary?
I'm more than ready to leave my current agency and really want more $ but is it worth it??

Any tips on negotiating salary? How much should you ask for? How do you know if the company is low-balling you?

Feeling totally burned out. I’m client side with great total comp (bonus + equity) that will set me up for future financial success. But my mental and physical health is suffering — not to mention my personal life. Is going back to a life of freelance (even if only temporarily) a stupid move?