Ok, let's drop some numbers. What did you make your first year as a Creative Director?

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My first creative directing job was in LA. I got it just two years out of college and I was making $150k this was in 2018. I was so excited about it then but when I look back I feel like I was underpaid.

How and why would you feel underpaid ⁉️⁉️🤔🙄🤯

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I think it was 135-140. I was brand side then though. So the benefits were insane and my yearly performance bonus was targeted at 60% salary. Based on our recruitment now, 135 is median. I would try not to bring anyone in for less than that.

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$220k

200k nyc 2018

175 > 191

120 / Chicago / 2012

185k, Portland 2020

235k, NYC, 2021

NYC, pharma, 225k, 2018

2005 $175k nyc

180k LA but remote for a smaller Midwest city.

$150K in a Midwestern market, 2022

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