What is the right salary to ask for in Chicago for an Account Director? I know women tend to ask for less and don’t want that to be a part of my ask. Seeing a few different answers online and wanted to hear directly from others. Thanks!

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Go to the agency industry google sheet where people have inputted salaries. I pulled every person at my title (there were about 30 or so) then years of experience, salary and city. Find a city converter (for example San Fran is 30% higher than Chicago). Do that math. Find the low, high and median amounts and you’ll have your range.

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How big is the acct and how many people are reporting to you?

Without the reports, I would expect the middle
or lower end of the range unless you were guaranteed some kind of bonus for growth. That said, I would expect $100K - $125K. Good luck!

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Off the top of my head your range will be $90k - $120k. If you’re new to the role expect $90k.

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I was just told 130 was the top of the range by a recruiter there

Thanks!

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