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AD1 are you in Chicago and do you know what you’re talking about? You’re unreasonable. This whole court is unreasonable!
I’m a new ACD in Chicago at 125k. I made 90k as a senior so that seems low
I make 95 as a mid ad, that's why that number feels way off, I am however in NYC so.. I know nothing.
But also it's 102, it's like they knew 100 is a severe low-ball, so they raised it in the most stingy way possible, you know? It's not even 105, it's 102!! 2! Two!! The 2 is extremely obnoxious. It feels like an internal raise from Sr to ACD, they give you obnoxious numbers like that.
To everyone saying ACD Chicago starts at 125, you're wrong. Most acds I know starting make 120 and some make 115. 125 is higher end of starting ACD in Chicago.
110 is lowest end of ACD in Chicago. 102 is straight underpaid.
My Chicago journey: 50k jr > 60k mid > 90k sr (jumped) > 125k ACD (jumped)
Don’t take an ACD in chi for less the 125. Up to 150 with some awards.
I feel you AD1. 115k is about mid range for an ACD in Chi. Some make 102, some make 135. I think it’s all about experience and how/where you’re promoted (did you jump or did you stay). I don’t think it’s unreasonable, but I could also be underpaid my damn self 😂
That's unreasonable.
CD1, I’d say between 130-180? Not sure if that’s right, but that’s my input.
@ACD2 I moved agencies for the promo and the 💰 it’s the only way!
ACD in Chicago here. I’ve heard between 100-150 as ACD salary. That being said, the lowest appropriate amount (assuming you’re good) should be 115/120. Jump
How long have you been an ACD, and what agency is this for? I think it’s at the lower end of the scale, but within the reasonable range for someone at a smaller agency and/or just became ACD
I’m just barely above you and I feel like I’m on the low end. But I also see it as room to grow, I don’t necessarily enjoy hitting the ceiling on the first rip (maybe that’s an excuse). That said, it’s probably the lowest one can go in Chicago.
What does Glassdoor say?
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To your point, I know a person in Chi making 115 as ACD and comping about it excessively. I take it from there.
Wait what do CDs make? I wanted to move there but now I’m scared
From discussions on this app, I’ve realized that salaries in NYC are more comparable to that of the next title above in Chicago, AD1, so that makes sense. That cost of living is a bitch. Agree with ya on the 102 vs 105 snipe, too.
And good on ya ACD3, get ya money! I’m on the low end 😂 Care to share where you’re at and/or if your promotion was internal or not?
Nay.