I'm a new junior designer just starting my job search in the NJ/NY/PA area, and I'm wondering about realistic salaries. I'm seeing averages like $50k online, but some job posts show much higher, like $60-80k. What's a reasonable starting salary for someone brand new in this market?

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A realistic starting salary is around $52–65k. NYC roles might offer $65–75k, but those often expect more skills or experience. The higher $70–80k listings usually aren’t true entry-level—check for added responsibilities like UX, motion, or dev work.

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Yea.. I've seen mid level in the 70-80k range

In this current market you might expect to see numbers lower than those. Things are very much tilted in favor of employers. Companies know they can lowball people and it will work. If someone passes up a low offer there's a line of other applicants behind them and one of them will accept it.

Yeah, those $70–80k listings always make me suspicious—they either want someone with hidden experience or they’re just casting a wide net. Stick with aiming for $50–60k to start, and negotiate up when you can.

damn this market has plummeted. I made 40k first then 50k several years ago as a jr designer but it was in the midwest.

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