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Definitely not out of acd territory. The going rate is like 1000-1400 with 1200 as a pretty typical median.
That’s definitely not out of ACD territory lol
I know right?!? The recruiter made me feel like I was INSANE
Chief
If I’ve learned anything, it’s that FB number for FL rates are all over the place. As a freelance CD with all of the awards, Super bowl, etc. I rarely see anything over 1400or so these days. FWIW. Other CDs say they get 2k, but I’m not seeing that in market since I started 6 months ago. And I def didn’t pay that when I hired freelancers at my last holding co agency job.
Chief
Those I know who get 2k are usually closely connected with a GCD/ECD/or CCO who gets it approved. Or desperate to win or keep an account.
God it’s really gone down huh?
Well in this instance I guess. But I’ve been finding gigs routinely at 1200
Chief
That’s well WITHIN the territory. Whether the finance department would approved that or not is another story… and you have your answer.
It was $1200 when I was an ACD five years ago. With inflation, that’s almost exactly $1400 today.
We should base pay on the average Manhattan rent.
An ACD should be able to afford it solo. An ACD’s day rate should be 1/3 of a month’s rent solo.
Right now it has regressed to just a CD being able to afford it. It ideally should be a Senior AD/CW being able to afford it, in my opinion.
Currently billing 1400/day as an ACD.
9 yrs, NY, yes awards
I get $1200 for senior so at least $1400 seems right for acd
Lemme guess - it was at Havas?
Nope but I’ve heard they low ball too
If your job turned you into a serial liar would you muster up the cowardness to quit it?
i charge $1400 as a senior strat in nyc 🥲