Salary expectations in London, 2 years experience

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# 1 26-08-2011 , 01:36 PM

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Salary expectations in London, 2 years experience

Hi,

looking for some advice please. If you had 2 years industry experience and were applying for a job in a large studio in London, what would a realistic salary expectation to be?

If anyone can help with this one it would be really appreciated.

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# 2 26-08-2011 , 01:52 PM

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For What position?? Modeller, Rigger....?????

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# 3 26-08-2011 , 01:59 PM

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Sorry should have said - generalist, or lighting.

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# 4 26-08-2011 , 02:44 PM

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Not sure about London, but here in Toronto, since you are still technically a junior, probably around 35-40k.

You can take a look at this site as well for information: www.vfxwages.com

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# 5 27-08-2011 , 10:32 AM

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come to Australia...you can drive a dump truck in the mines for 120-140k for 40 weeks work...LOL...good luck in getting a job mate....seriously.

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# 6 27-08-2011 , 11:55 AM

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well I reckon for those 2 years you are looking at around 30 -35 GBP, notjust london but around the country. If I were working abroad I'd bump it up a bit.

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# 7 27-08-2011 , 12:16 PM

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35 quid a year hey! I knew i was overpaying everyone user added image

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