Fishbowl users report ACD salaries are between $110K-$190K, with an average of $160K in major cities, like New York and LA. Salary range is affected by city, agency tier, award wins, and years of experience.

What's your day rate as an ACD freelance writer

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Senior creatives in Toronto - what's your salary? Where would a senior creative max out at before transition to ACD?

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Thinking of moving family to the Big Apple. What's a good base salary for an ACD level in NY? I'm sure rent/house payment and schools will kill most of the funds, but need an idea for reference.🖖

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Got an offer for ACD in-house agency on the east coast,I'm in LA. Wife is getting relocated so it's covered. I can ask for a sign on bonus. How much should I ask for? Salary:105K+11k yrly bonus. Tips?

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Average salary for somebody just becoming an associate creative director?

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ACDs in bigger cities, what is your salary and how long did it take you to get to ACD? From what I can see, seven-ish years on average. Anyone have a miraculous promo story?

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ACD's in Chicago: is just above 6-digits a good salary request for the title bump?

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what’s a good salary range to expect for an ACD with 8 YOE in New York?

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I’m looking at some ACD positions at agencies in Philly. I’m well qualified but have been freelance (primarily graphic design) for over five years. (Note, I do have in-house AD experience.) What’s a reasonable salary range?

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What would you expect the salary difference is for an ACD in Chicago vs NY? Figure a mid/large agency

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ACD salary band in Chicago?

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CW salary at FB/Meta within the Creative X group? I keep seeing posts for copywriter positions that require 6 years of experience so I’m assuming even though they call it copywriter it’s more in line with senior / ACD agency salary.

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I’m planning to move from Miami to NYC and would like to know what’s a fair salary for an ACD with 10+ years of experience there. Thanks!

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Hey gang, what's a fair salary for a Sr. Writer moving up to an ACD role in San Francisco?

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When getting promoted from ACD to CD, what’s a reasonable salary to ask for if you’re in one of the most expensive markets in the US?

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Interviewing with a FAANG for an ACD/Creative Lead position and trying to wrap my head around salary negotiations. What are people making at similar tech companies with 6-8 years of experience (base salary and total comp)?

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ACD salary range in Boston?

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Anyone have any idea what the salary range might be in Sweden for ACD / CD level? 👀

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I got interviewed for a role in a different group at my current agency, and it went great. But it’s taking like forever to negotiate a salary (I pushed back and asked for a bit more over a month now). Every time I ask about the status, they say, “we’ll get back to you soon.” At this point, I feel they’ll go with a lower-salary candidate. So, If you’re looking for an experienced ACD/Art in NYC, hit me up. I think it’s time to look for other opportunities outside my company.

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Hi all! any idea of the average salary for an ACD entry level in advertising?

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ACD salary in Miami?

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Curious, what is perceived to be an appropriate fulltime salary range for ACD in NYC/LA? Need a reality check 🙏

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ACD salary in Miami

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On the verge of becoming ACD. If promoted (and salary isn’t in line with that of an ACD), can you negotiate salary or try for something higher? Or do I need to leave to see a solid increase?

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So, I know W+K does the whole "flat structure" thing by titling anyone below CD as a "creative." How does this affect salary ranges? Are they proportional to the range you'd get outside as a Jr./Sr./ACD? Lower?

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Freelance ACD hourly rate in NYC?

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What is a solid salary band for an ACD in NYC? I’m familiar with ranges for everything below that but not the next level. If senior is up to 150k at the high end, what’s ACD?

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If you had to guess an ACD salary in-house at Yelp… (SF based but remote forever allegedly). Can’t find any creative positions on their Glassdoor.

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Hey, I have some questions about living and working in Berlin. I would appreciate your help!! 1. What’s the acceptable, minimum and maximum pay for a Senior Creative and an ACD? 2. Do agencies in Germany typical pay a relocation bonus when bribing someone from USA? 3. How exactly enpensive is Berlin to live?

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What is a good salary for an ACD in Milan??

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Anyone freelanced in Austin recently? What’s the typical day rate for ACD?

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First year ACD salary in NYC? Getting a bump and not sure what to ask for.

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Is 190k a fair salary for an ACD role in NYC? Im experienced and borderline about to be promoted to CD at my current shop

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What would be the freelance day rate for an ACD in London, Amsterdam, Barcelona and/or Madrid??

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NYC ACD salary? Big agency

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What salary would you ask for:
Currently making 120k as a senior at a big shop.
Moving to ACD role in small shop.
Six years of experience + portfolio school.
NYC.

Where is my reasonable range?

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More senior end of ACD in LA salary anyone?

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Ok, fess up. Who took an ACD salary of $76k?

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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.

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What’s a good ACD-Copy salary range to ask for in NYC? How wide of a range to do you usually give? $10k spread, $20k?

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Experienced hire at Deloitte ; compensation analyst with 2 Yoe. They want to offer me 69k. Should I counter offer 80? It’s the USDC so my total rewards package is not that great.Deloitte

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I’ve been interviewing at Slalom Consulting (S2 group) for a Consultant role. Waiting to hear back after my 4th interview now. What should comp range be for a mid to high cost of living area? Thanks!

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Asking for wife who's also in banking. If she got ~$100k in signing bonus in 2019 for 1 year commitment in CA and started FT in July 2020, assuming she leaves before July 2021, can her employer claw back full amount in California? Some say it's much tougher to do so under CA law but wonder if anyone has any insights. Banks won't likely care about analyst signing bonuses, but associate bonus at EB with diversity bonus can be significant. If she quits before, she won't be going to another bank.

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As an analyst, can I expect to see a salary raise in a couple of weeks? Or an AIP? And if so how much of each?

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Hourly rate for junior/mid copywriter in-house at a big tech company? For a long-term (3-6 month) contract.

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Can anyone help with total comp for Principal Engagement Manager at AWS? Base, bonus, RSU, and signing bonus? What level is this role?

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I have just recently accepted a position as Director of Compliance at a Fin-Tech company here in Naples, FL.. My previous 17 YOE were strictly in the Financial industry. Does anyone know what the average salary is for this position? I have a sinking feeling that I accepted the role too quickly without comparing salaries. The position only pays $50k/year. That seems low to me.

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Looking for an AD to comp up work I’m going on my own. I will pay you.

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What are fund accountant at admin currently making (i.e CITCO, MORGAN STANLEY,SS&C, NT? )

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Just got a verbal offer for experienced analyst position at a middle market investment bank in Chicago. What should I expect/negotiate for in terms of salary and bonus?

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Has anyone exited from B4 analyst level to a BizOps role at FAANG? I'm coming up on my 2 years at B4 as a BA, mostly involved in large scale tech implementation projects. Looking to move to something even less technical while getting a salary bump.

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Speaking to a PE firm (4B aum) about a VP portfolio ops role. What is a reasonable comp to aim for? Recruiter mentioned 280k cash (will likely go a bit higher) & additional carry (details awaited)

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Currently on my h1b visa which is expiring in 2021, but then it can be renewed/extended for another 3 years. When does company like Big 4 start the green card process?

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