ACDs - what's your salary? Would love to get a good idea of what ACDs are making across the US - especially in Austin, Portland, NY & LA but would love to hear from anyone as I negotiate my salary. Thank you!

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210 in NY

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125k Charlotte, NC

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150k in DC

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145k Toronto

(Ignore title it’s old)

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150K in Chicago

I don’t mean to sound harsh saying this, but you guys seriously need to negotiate better and stop chasing titles just for the sake of it. 110 is considered top-tier salary for Senior Copywriters at some Chicago agencies.

If you’re getting paid less than 130 as an ACD, you’re underpaid for the job they’re asking you to do. Developing your own ideas, supervising others’ ideas, and handling client-facing responsibilities all deserve proper compensation. It’s a lot of work!

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160k in NYC (started at 130k)

3 years ago, in NYC, I was getting $170k (I’m a good negotiator)

How how how

150,000 in Boston. In 1999. (Salaries have been stagnant for many years, and are actually much lower when you factor in inflation.)

155 in TO

CAD, not USD.

185k in NY

are you into Crypto/forex trading?

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