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I'm $200k in SF
4 years ACD, give or take.
160-180
Chief
Pretty accurate in SF. I've seen it stretch to 200k recently, but that's about where agencies top out for ACD here. Go tech though and that's where they start.
Depends on experience and the type of the opportunity. Very lowest end at for a Sr. Creative moving to ACD at a boutique shop probably $135-140k. ACD with awards on the cusp of CD at a large holdco shop probably $185-190k.
Check their title structure too. Some places have more layers like
EVP, SVP, VP
CD, ACD
SrAD AD
…meaning a lower pay for ACD at that place compared to places with only ECD and CD above.
I’m at 180k (base + bonus) as a new ACD in SF
I’m 185 in NY
I think the average is somewhere around $110K-$140K.
That is a senior range I'd say. ACD should start around 140-150
I'm at 148 (haven't updated my title on fishbowl). 10 years experience
I’m at 155k (first year as ACD - agency side)
I would ask for no less than 175k.