Making $180K as a Director and am being offered a job at a new company as a Principal. Any ideas for an aggressive, but realistic starting salary for negotiation?

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$350-$400k

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Seems a little high / depending on if there is bonus or equity potential - I’d say base should be $220-$250 plus whatever else they’re offering

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My manger at my old company was sitting at about $200 - 250 base. It was a boutique and they were vocal about how they felt like change mgmt wasn’t essential. Sorry if it’s not much help.

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Can you clarify the Principal position and responsibilities? At some places, you're an engagement manager 1 lever higher than MBA hires. At others, you're a senior person with equity and focuses on selling.

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What level is principal at the new firm? I've seen fins where principal is anything from senior consultant level up to equity partner level.

Since it's a fed shop, based on your description it could be anywhere from $150k to $300k base.

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Need more details on industry, function, etc

Government consulting in communications/change management. Leading a team of 30+. About 650 people at the company and aggressively growing. And I can confidently say they want me for this role.

220-250 total comp
Strategic communication isn't as hot as other fields

Not unless your new company is selling those services and it's a hot area for them.

Or you are going to lead a strategic Change initiative in a cannot fail area.

There might be a few more dollars if you are number 2-3 down from the chief communication officer of a huge corporation

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It’s a real hybrid position with about 50% of the time being billable. But they are in a desperate need for this position. Only have one other principle within my particular swim lane. Only level above within is VP.

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