I got promoted to a senior art director at my job and couldn't be more excited. We are having a call later today about what my raise is going to be. I am curious what the rate for a senior AD would be with 6.5 years of experience in Chicago? Currently making $65,000 before my promotion raise.

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I don’t have an exact number for you but this tool might help - https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insights/salary-guide/marketing-and-creative

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Just doing a bit of research on salaries in that area for that role, it seems like you are definitely way below the average pay. You should be making at least 93k base salary. I would definitely make sure they are giving you a significant raise.

In CHICAGO???

I hope this post is a joke cause there’s no way an AD with 6.5 yoe would be comfortable making 65k that’s genuinely junior/ early mid territory.

For a senior position?! try 2x what you’re currently earning.

I’m in Chicago- is this a small agency, in house or large agency? Realistically, if they don’t bump you to at least 85 you have to go elsewhere

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