I think I'm underpaid, despite leadership being very vocal about me being the best SAE in the company. Speaking about $ with coworkers is a big no-no here, so it's hard to get a read on where I stack up. I make $82k with 10 years of experience, (2 yrs with current agency). I think the ceiling is closer to $100k. How can I suss out what's actually on the table so I can ask for a raise that puts me closer to the max? P.S. - leadership told me (unprompted) "I'll get a raise soon" 2 months ago

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10 years of experience where I’m at is a VP level making somewhere close to 120-160. I think you are both in the wrong position and not paid enough unless you made a significant career shift

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It might be a “no-no”, but it’s a protected right. Find someone willing to have that conversation with you— your company cannot retaliate against you for talking about your pay. Be sure to document *everything* so if suspect behavior starts coming from your leadership, you can prove a direct correlation.

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$82k for 10 years of experience?
That's poor

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I have 12yrs and I’m at 125k. Two years ago I was between 100-110k

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How long have you been at your current company? They will probably push back against any significant raise without a promotion, even if it is the market rate adjustment.

I've been at the current company for a little under 2 years.

Make a reasonable assumption about what’s on the table, and act on that assumption.

Is there a reason why you still are a SAE with 10 years of experience? Asking because I’m an AS with 8 YOE. I know everyone has different timing and process, but probably you have been too long under the same title and probably that’s where your salary/responsibilities are coming from.

Valid question! I started out on the Creative side then transitioned to Account Service. It stalled me a bit, but it also makes more well rounded now. Was hoping it would eventually catch up, but obviously that hasn’t been the case.

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