If a recruiter says the role they're offering for a senior creative role is 150k+, how far up should I go? 160? 170?

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150+ for senior?? As in, SENIOR senior not ACD? Take me with you.

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Lol I love how everyone is freaking out. I make $150k (7 years exp) in house in sf , non tech. Tech offers are min $160k base. I say go for $170k and see what you get back! Hopefully you have another offer to use as leverage too.

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They are offering you what they think you are worth. There is no guide to salaries in this biz. It’s very much about talent, supply, demand and actual job role. A pharma job will offer more bc it’s hard. A creative agency job will do the same if it’s a good opp and you have a good book. There is no guide. If 150 is ok with you, go on the interview, if you get offered the job (and you’re actually into it), ask for 10-15k more. That’s how it works.
Hope this helps

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Seriously? In my market, seniors range from $80K-$110K. What market are you in?

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Jesus where?!

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Yeah I got 145 as a senior in SF. It happens in the bigger (pricey) markets. I don’t think you’ll get up to the 160s though. That’s ACD space in SF.

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190 probably. + means sky is the limit

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Tech in-house in SF pays about that much.

Netflix, 200k base + bonus.

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