I realized recently that I’m basically on call for my client at all hours, but that level of availability isn’t reflected anywhere in comp or bonus.
Do other agencies factor client intensity into pay at all?

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No. Stop being available 24/7 without being paid for it. Set boundaries

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I fear I will be in trouble with my client and manger if i do this :(

Some clients that are known for being terrible had to pay more to get people to join. Then the bottom of the industry fell out.

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ugh hate to hear it

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Most don't — and it's by design. Agencies profit on that gap between what the client pays for "always-on service" and what they pass through to you.
A few shops have started building it into account team structures (dedicated on-call premiums or retention bonuses tied to client tenure) but it's rare and usually has to be negotiated explicitly, not assumed.
Your leverage: document the hours and reframe it as scope creep in your next review. "Always-on availability for a $X account" is a quantifiable ask — either for a title bump, bonus criteria, or a hard boundary conversation.
Is this one high-maintenance client or is it the agency culture across the board?

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