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$85K, NYC, 3 years at an agency as a strategist (brand/digital) + 6 years as a specialist/freelance/client-side. Moving around, not following a linear career path made it hard to negotiate or fight for fair pay. I’m still not sure what benchmark to compare myself to.

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Seattle, 26 years, $285k, 8 awards

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26 years is a long time, there are several VPs at our agency who are in there mid/later 30s. No idea how much they make, but VP status was achieved in 15 years. Most didn’t get married until late 30s, and none have kids. Seems like they don’t have a life either. It doesn’t seem like they make anything near $285k - that’s epic! Is this just mainly bc of seniority? At what level did you see a significant increase in salary?

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$500k, 15 years, some awards won, Asia. Agency guy now on the client side.

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Wow!

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100k, NYC, 4yrs

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I’m interviewing somewhere in NYC that I love but they’re offering me $65k after 4 years and a masters. I’m having a tough time deciding what to do since I was aiming for $90k in my search. How did you negotiate for $100k if you don’t mind me asking? Also could you share where you’re at? 🙏🙏

NYC 240 10 years Effie’s and lions

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Titles are weird. Everyone seems to be at different levels (years & pay) with the same title. This isn't understandable but begs the question, what type of agency?

7 years, NYC, $123

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Agree. I'm at such an agency. I still think it works in my favor, though, to be in this position when looking for a new role. I think hiring personnel will look more at your current title and controbutions/accomplishments that you can speak to over # years in the buainess and your current salary (the latter they may never know). Thoughts?

GSD / NYC / Handful of Effies + Chiats + Cannes / 9 years / 215K

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ATL. 5 years. 85k. No Awards.

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125k, NYC, on my 9th year, some lower tier awards. I wanna know about the guy making 100k in 4 years! lol damn.

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NYC, 8 years, 140k

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SLC, $110k, 6 years, 3 awards

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7 years, NYC, $155k

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Chicago, 7 years , 145k

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95k (soon to be 100k!). NYC. 4 years in brand strategy (with previous experience in design)

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$58k, 2.5 years, nyc :(

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Toronto, 90K, 4 years, minor awards

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$50k, Detroit area, <1 year

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72k NYC 1 year

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Mind sharing what company you’re at?

60K, NY, 4 years

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Ask for more $

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85K, Toronto, 6 years, several awards.

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