Do small agencies (less than 50 employees) typically not pay well? What’s your experience?

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In my v limited experience they pay their creative juniors a little better and their seniors worse

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I worked at a small agency and for the most part, pay was comparable to big agency. Obviously the leadership wasn’t making big agency leadership money, otherwise it was comparable.

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I was recently offered a job at a small agency (not in a big city) for 40% less than what I make now. My cost of living forced me to decline, and my ego tried not to laugh.

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Thanks, ACD2. You’re right—they definitely don’t pay the rent. Oh, well. Getting close to another offer.

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I find they pay better but you have to be more “scrappy” and have less resources

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Ive found they generally pay better but have crappy benefits

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Nope - they often pay well BUT in my experience the pay raises are low.

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