How much should a junior copywriter be making in pharma? And what do you do if you are underpaid?

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Making? Around 4 sets of client amends and 3 veeva uploads a week

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Based on no work experience;

Canada 50-60k, higher if you have graduate degree.

Add 5-10k for US.

After 2 years, add 5-10 k for each year of experience.

ProTips:
Jump to another company every 2 years. You'll see a huge pay bump and title every time.

Keep LinkedIn updated. After 2-3 years, tons of recruiters start reaching out to you. You'll have tons of opportunities.

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As a junior copywriter, the first 2-3 years are rough. But after that it gets so much easier and better. Stick it out and play smart. Don't even think about being loyal to any company no matter how much free coffee and snacks they give you. Get your experience, play nice with everyone, then peace out. Every 2 years.

What’s your location

I was underpaid as a junior 6 months in doing copywriter-level work so I went elsewhere for a $30K salary bump and title raise. It’s easier to get more money by jumping to another agency rather than from within.

I made 45k in nyc in 2016 (that was low for the time, some agencies paid more like 55k).

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