Thinking about moving to Chicago soon. What's the salary range for a Senior Designer at a major agency? 8.5 years experience & a strong portfolio with a wide range, including new biz experience.

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I’d say $70-$110k for a Senior Designer with that experience. Depends on the agency, demand and this strong portfolio. $110+ is more of an ACD.

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I’d ask for $100K

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I’m not sure where you’re moving from. But the Chicago market is small for designers and they pay low. I’d say 80-85k.

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