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Salaries

I applied for a brand side role as an Associate Director. The responsibilities in the job description seem fairly senior and the listed salary band is 112-222k based on seniority. As I have over 12 years experience, I would expect to get on the higher end. However, the recruiter told me the budget for the role was 130k, which seems absurd. Has anyone seen such a huge discrepancy in posted salary band and the actual number stated by the recruiter? What is the best way to address the discrepancy?

I've been wanting to get a dog, but I'm afraid I might not be able to financially support it with a Junior salary. What salary range should I wait to hit?

What’s the salary range for an AD with 2 years experience? (Canada)

Whats a reasonable salary for jr copywriters in NYC? With internship and small freelance exp?

I’m currently looking for Project Manager roles and/or get promoted at work. Can anyone share a salary range for PMs at an agency? I’m trying to weigh my options and be realistic.

Challenge: can you guess the salary of an in-house director/editor at a top-3 agency?

I am interviewing for this role and am unsure what industry standard is for this fairly unconventional job. Duties include directing spots for major clients (pharma, cars, etc) and editing most of my own work.

Is there an industry standard for this role?

Praying to the pumpking on mischief night that a carton of eggs is tossed and a roll of TP is strewn about my bosses residence. One carton and a roll for every comp I was asked to make on Friday to have ready for this Monday. I haven’t left my house since Friday.

Thank you pumpking.

Work in data strategy consulting with in London and considering moving to Singapore. Any insight into salary for VP level? How easy is it to get visas?

What is the typical salary range for an interactive producer at an agency like McCann, BBDO, or W+K?

An agency reached out to my partner about a new opportunity for us and he was able to negotiate a salary way more than I would have asked for.

But now I feel like we’ll be first to get cut if the economy tanks. We’re still going to take the new gig but I can’t tell if this is just imposter syndrome or a legitimate concern.

What’s a reasonable hourly rate for a mid-level BA manager going into a very short staffed agency? Instinct says to press for daily rate as the workload will likely surpass an hour.


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Salary range for account manager @ Roku ?

Somebody please in tomorrow’s WPP Global Townhall meeting ask if they’re going to give us a cost to living inflation raise. A bonus. Gas cards. Anything. They are taking questions. I don’t have the balls. I can’t go through another meeting hearing them brag that WPP has earned millions and millions.

What would the salary bracket for an art director moving into midweight in the UK be? Staying within same agency. (With awards and consistent portfolio of both 'good' work and bread&butter too)

What is the salary range for an associate manager at OMD Apple team ?

Any Dallas based account supervisors that would be comfortable sharing their salary and years of experience? Currently an SAE but want to start looking for a supe role and want to have a stronger idea of what to ask for. Thank you!

Anyone here at Horizon media? How are the hours at horizon ? What is the salary for a senior associate (programmatic) role? Any tips greatly appreciated☺️

What is the salary range for a senior investor associate role at MediaCom ?

What is the salary range for senior creative in London?

I tried search in salary bowl, but still can’t find an answer.

Does anyone know salary range for PSG 25 level for chevron?

I was contacted about a 6 month freelance gig as an art director in the medical ad space (in Canada). Any insights on reasonable compensation? I’ve never done freelance before and it says that it’s negotiable.

What would you take these days in NY? better account or better agency name+higher title/salary?

Would you charge a higher day rate for Big Tobacco? I somewhat still smoke, and I know that the effects of advertising somewhat played a macro influence on my decision to pickup. But in the end, I picked up because I was a "good boy" high-schooler who moved to college, threw up middle fingers to conservative upbringing, and tried to emulate the folks who looked cooler than me. So I'm not totally morally against it, but I feel like I should charge like I am.

Thoughts on a NY agency with a salary range that is under 140k for a CD role?

Would you move to a smaller market for a full time solid job you’ll like as an investment in your career with a great salary thinking off work life might suck and be really lonely not knowing anyone - compared to the place you are now which you really like living but freelancing which is unsteady stressful? You’re in your 40s never married no kids and single. Help.

Idea to find a WFH compromise position.
- office two days a week
- wfh or anywhere two days
- four day work week
- 3 day weekends always
- no salary change

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Is it standard to not be able to understand a strategist’s deck whatsoever by just reading through it? Shouldn’t I be able to grasp the train of thought and not feel like it’s a chaotic mess?

Then while they present that includes the bonus info that really brings it all together… right?

I’ve been agency side as a Paid Media buyer/planner for about 4 years. I’m currently at a big network agency, a role I was expected to promoted in but a big freeze on promotions and pay-rises has been announced. An in-house opportunity at an interesting business has come up for more money, possibly better balance. Am I missing out on development by going in-house? Would love to know anyones thoughts in the current environment of taking what I feel is a big risk. Salary about 60% higher.

Does anyone here have some intel in what’s the salary for Head of Design at advertising agencies in NYC? Thanks in advance.

Interviewing for a Group Creative Director job right now.

What’s the salary range and what kind of perks should I be negotiating?

Hey bowl need advice for an early career fish. I’m new to the industry and recently took on my second job. First job required relocating, I couldn’t do it with the salary offered so I jumped less than a year into the role. I’m looking to switch to community management and after years, promote to strategist. The issue is I’ve been in my current role less than a year. Will this look bad on my resume as an early career seeker?

What's the salary range for a CD in NYC? (Tons of awards, experience, and big network)

👋 new CDs! For those who signed their first CD contract this year in NYC how much did you ask for salary wise? (International awards and big network agency bg)

Moving from Jr. AD to AD, what is a good salary range? Currently making 70k.

If two employees at the same level currently have two different salaries (due to number of yrs experience) both get promoted at the same time, would they in theory both jump to the same salary? Because they are both entering the same pay band?

My agency is giving super talented people promotions… but piss-poor raises. I’ve raised this numerous times, but the actions are often too little, too late. Anyone ever managed to convince their agencies to adjust their “salary bands”?

A video game I love is launching end of this month. I’ve written a spec script for a fan-made launch video, another fan of the game composed an original score for the spot, I’m hiring a voice actor for it, and now I would ideally like to partner with a video editor. Please let me know if you’re an AD or video director / editor interested in creating a spec advertisement for a video game launch. Compensation isn’t guaranteed but there’s a chance the video game publisher might pay us if it’s good

Q for CDs, ACDs and Copywriters of all levels in Canada - would you know what the salary range for a copywriter with 5 years of experience is? Asking for a friend.