West Coast entry level artist salary?

Armanguy

but i live in canada so really dont know the standard of living down there :S

Savage

I'd say ask for $23/hour and be willing to be talked down to $21.50 or so.
21.50 is about 45k/year

Ferg

Check out the seattle craigslist for current rent rates. It's expensive to live here.

Lame.

LLamaStar

35k-50k depending on how good you are. even more if you're the shit.

Armanguy

im pretty sure im not the shit but i think my art is pretty good not on par with many of the talented artist on these boards theres a huge room for improvement but right now im going to ask for about 25-30 an hour and will talk down to 21 any lower i wont be able to do

Xena

If you get covered for medical insurance and other benefits, 45k for entry level in Seattle is ok. But you have to live cheap if you want to save some money.

Usually hourly contracted work should make more than regular full time because they don't offer benefits, consider that.

Armanguy

actually the benefits i will receive are pretty good im basically covered for everything. and on top of that i get the flexpass for the metro down there for free. I want to live a stress free life so to do so i will ask for more so i dont have to worry about bills.

Xena

Then it is a good offer. Check if you have relocation packages. Frosty on the cake!

BTW, in Seattle, everyone bikes, savings on gas!!!

Armanguy

i already asked if they help with relocation unfortunately don't its not a big deal as Seattle is not that far from Vancouver

Xena

It will still be nice to have extra money for a new place live though