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Salaries

Just been promoted to Managing Director from Executive Group Director. What is a fair salary expectation? $260,000?

What is a good salary range in Dallas for Art director with 3-4 years of experience ? Also what is a good number for Junior position ?

What is a realistic salary to ask for when getting promoted from an AAE to a AE? Because as a black man, I feel like I’m always being lowballed. help! Lol

Let’s start a conversation about salary in this industry. It seems like the majority of us (Creative, Strategy, Brand, everyone) feels grossly underpaid. Are we not charging clients enough? Is too much money going into “cultural incentives” than salaries? Do YOU personally feel overworked/undervalued? Leave your thoughts below.

Is it uncommon to negotiate titles? Been interviewing for this job and really want it, but it’s an "associate" level position which also seems weird considering they’re asking for 3 years experience. I’ve currently been an associate for 2 years now and think it’s time to move on from the title. Salary is right, just the title is holding me back. Thoughts?

Random question: What is the average salary of a mid-level recruiter/talent agent in NYC?

If you want to negotiate salary after an offer has been presented to you, do you ask the recruiter to jump on a call or is that something you can do over email?

I had first and second round interviews for a specific role at a company—and even discussed salary range with the recruiter during first round—then I get an email from the recruiter saying the SVP and ACD I interviewed with loved me and thought I’d be a great fit, and that she’d be in touch when a position opens up that matches my skills and level. Has anyone ever had something like this happen? I’m so confused, because the role was for my skills and level.

What’s a good salary to expect for mid level copywriter/art director in LA?

What is a reasonable time frame to ask for a raise? I interned for 2 months prior to getting hired on, now I’m 7 months in as an AAE. I just want a livable salary. I work at a large agency, would love to know how this usually works. TIA!

Really good boss, ok agency, some opportunities. But I’ve been there for five years so if I jump it would be a pretty big salary increase. Is it time to go?

in-house creative here, feeling uninspired and unfulfilled— thinking about going back to the agency world so i can actually produce great work again. am i a total idiot for thinking about relinquishing bonus + equity?i s the grass always greener? any advice welcome.

Is 80K too low a salary for an SF copywriter?

We hired a freelance artist on a contract with a day rate x 10 days and a specific timeline. Feedback is taking too long and there’s going to be many days of nothing for him to do, and the timeline needs to extend. Should he be paid the same amount as planned (he said he has other gigs in parallel) or 10 days + the extension days? (asking ethically)

As the years-long #2 in the Finance and Admin part of my organization, I've been asked to submit my salary requirements for a role as Finance Director with a fast-track to Sr. Finance Director. I function as a Controller and head of HR for a company of ~70, I oversee a team of 2 accountants and an administrative assistant. I've been undercompensated for the last year and a half... is it nuts to ask for a 25% increase?

I work at an agency everyone loves to hate on this app and yet... it’s my favorite place I’ve worked to date, after 6 years in this industry. I love the work I’m doing and the people I’m surrounded by, and I feel like my salary is great with lots of opportunities for growth. Can anyone relate? 🙃

I have an upcoming interview for a campaign manager position at Walmart. Any advice on the position or insight into salary? Glassdoor wasn't very helpful.

Every other advertising role interview - you have 5 years? Cool you are hired.

Creative interview - doesn’t seem like you worked at any relevant award winning agencies. How many awards do you have? Is this everything in your portfolio? Can you tell me about projects you are doing outside of work? Will you take a demotion or salary cut to have a chance at award winning work here? We are passionate here, so do you like to work late nights and weekends? Last candidate had a viral application.

Okay say you have two job offers and you want to negotiate salary with one of them- would you bring up the second offer to use as leverage, or would you focus on making a case for more $$$ independent of the other offer?

I’ll have my last round of interviews at an agency soon. If I get a question about salary expectations before getting a verbal offer, how do I answer? Should I try to dodge the question and only start negotiating salary once I have an offer?

Should companies comp takeout that people order during pitches? I am WFH but still working and don’t even have time to cook dinner. It’s costing me more money (and time) to work on a pitch...

Hey fellow freelancers! I’ve been doing this for about 7 years now, but mostly work hourly/project-based. How do you translate your hourly rate to a day rate — is it as simple as x8 or do you take the edge off?

Know there’s the salary doc where I can look up what strategy directors make but the range is so wide- curious about what NEWLY minted strat directors make in NYC?

What’s a good salary hike from Acct Director to Senior Acct Dir?

I am an account executive with 2 years experience and have a 3rd interview today with a New York agency. Having never lived in New York, I’m feeling really lost on what salary to negotiate for. Any suggestions of salary ranges or resources to utilize?

What is the general salary expectation for a CD? I don't even know where to start because I'm so underpaid now, not sure what the "norm" is.
(This is why salary should be spoken about more openly IMO).

Best recruiters for advertising folks - ones who work with account side too? If Chicago based it’s an added bonus! Thanks in advance.

Can someone explain to me how RGA’s freelance policy is legal? Working 100+ hrs rn 4 unknown pay

“Your weekly rate covers your salary for the full week. Our general work schedule at R/GA is Monday through Friday, however, all salaried freelancers are eligible for a discretionary bonus which factors in extraordinary time you bill to jobs outside of our general work schedule as well as your overall performance. This discretionary bonus would be paid out on a monthly basis and is not guaranteed.”

For how much would you leave a “$100k salary at a stress-free, in-house job that let’s me clock out at 4:30pm with no egos and low bandwidth/creative output” to go chase a high-paced role at an agency? (Or even another in-house job)

Salary for senior project manager in Chicago

Salary for senior creatives in LA?

Does VP level mean adding profit sharing to your compensation?

My boss agreed to review my ask for my increase in salary and asked me to update my job description. Is there anything extra I should include?

I’ve heard tale of a google doc floating around where people are posting location (city) position, and salary. Maybe connected to Glassdoor?

Anyone here have access to drop it here?

Does anyone know what the ECD salary ballpark is in Chicago?

Is it reasonable to ask to discuss a salary increase after a 3 month contract getting extended? If so, what would be a fair percentage for me to ask for? I’m a junior and consider myself good with money, but my wages are so low that I’m struggling to get by. Any insight would be appreciated!

Hi! What would you say the average salary for a first year Art Director would be? My role would go from Production Designer (first job out of college) to Art Director. Thanks!

Going freelance rate in LA for a Senior Producer and Salary Rates?