Also, those with a top reputation that attract clients have leverage. They make more on the upper end if they are able to secure clients and have a direct impact on generating revenue and “making it rain” for the company. That’s a completely different beast all together and yes, CDs in the right industry with the right chops can make between $100k-$200k+. You shouldn’t look at creative directors and art directors. Also, the closer you are to the money and the client and the higher positive impact you directly have on a client and the company, the more leverage you have in negotiating your compensation. You get more money in the engineering and scientific communities as well as if you can secure government work with a security clearance. The rates are also affected by the subject matter. There are so many digital artists now and so many more graduating schools and entering the market that the rates are dropping. Highest paying positions are positions that are client facing and supervising other grinders.

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