I am interviewing at a NYC ad agency for a mid-level copywriter position. They asked me about desired salary and I said I would need to look into it. I want to make sure I am realistic about how much I would need to make to live a normal life in the most expensive city in the US. What are some figures I should consider? Any other insights would be helpful too!

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Definitely $80K-$90K. In the future though, when asked this question, always respond by asking what the role is budgeted for; then go from there. Good luck 👍

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Always go for the most you can get. The worst they’ll say is, “no.”

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Ask for $80k

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Are you coming from a “JR” role, so this is a step for you?

Assuming yes, I’d say $80-90k

Correct thank you!

So it’s gonna vary based on your portfolio, your years as a junior, awards, the agency size, etc. i wouldn’t let that keep you from shooting for the stars, though.

As a mid, I swung $90k at an in-house. I’d imagine mid would be about $70-$90. I’d push for anything over 80

Ask 90k

(no longer in Publicis)

But i went from 65k to 100k from junior to mid-level in a year by jumping to another place in NYC. Plus a sign-on bonus. I had a competing offer so that usually helps!

Remember - if they give you a range, that means they *do* have it in the budget to go to the top of that range. Whether or not they decide to cut corners, they do have the $$. Keep that front-of-mind in your negotiations and GOOD LUCK my friend!

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