Agency to in-house: the comp math nobody talks about
That in-house offer looking like a raise might not be. Agency side: $75K base but bilable hours, unpredictable OT, and zero equity. In-house: $85K with benefits, bonus eligibility, and RSUs that actually vest.
The real gap isn't salary — it's total comp. Before you jump, get the full picture: bonus structure, equity, PTO policy, and growth ceiling.
What pushed you agency → in-house (or kept you from it)?

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The base salaries in house are higher. Then when you factor in bonus and equity, it’s not even close.

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Agency to get exposure and see where you fit. In-house for when you want stability. That’s how I always looked at it. Curious if that’s changing.

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In-house and/or companies that offer total comp/bonus structure is the way. Trad agencies are sweatshops.

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