Hi! What’s the average salary for an Associate Media Director based in NYC? Is $130k-$140k realistic to achieve?

I’m a newish AMD already making $125K, & looking to make a lateral move. During my initial screenings with a few recruiters (Publicis, Horizon, PHD), I’ve been told that my salary expectations of $130k-$140k were unrealistic, and that the highest they’d go was $110K-$120K. Are these recruiters just low balling me? Or did I just get really lucky with my current agency’s $125K salary?

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I think the average is in the low 120k so you might be able to get closer to your 125k goal if you keep looking but companies might trying to get cheaper employees right now with the economic fears

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Thank you!

also an AMD who made a lateral move. I was at 105k at horizon, I was told they capped at 115. Interviewed around quite a bit asking for 130/135 and most places noted the same cap around 110/115. groupm told me their band capped at 115 but got an offer at 120. Highest paid AMDs I know of max out at 125

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Thanks! This is very helpful

I once heard of a former colleague who made $140k as an AMD at OMD, so I was surprised when PHD (part of omnicom) wouldn’t proceed with the interview due to salary. I’m realizing now that she might be an outlier

Which department do you work for? I know at OMD, digital and marketing science AMDs got paid more than planning or radio/network etc. So $120k sounds about right.

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