What are senior strategists making in LA? Any good agencies to look at?

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That sounds about right, though I think some LA agencies go as high as 120 (Deutsch?). I'm a fan of 180LA, 72, RGA, and obviously RED

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Depends on the agency but I'd say in the $80-100k range.

75-80k here

Sr Strat is like 90-140 here

80-110

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