Starting salaries range from £16,000 - £18,000. Most companies offer several reviews in the first 12 months. In addition to this you will be earning commission. On target earnings can result in an extra £5,000 - £12,000 per annum.

By the time you make your first move up the career ladder (Display or Senior Classified sales) your basic salary should be around the £20,000 - £22,000 mark plus commission and possibly a company car or car allowance.

2 - 4 years into your career you will probably have become a display or classified sales manager. The salary for this will be somewhere between £30,000 and £35,000 plus commission and car or car allowance.

Finally if you reach the heady heights of Publisher, your basic salary will be £50,000 - £90,000 depending on experience plus bonus, car, healthcare, pension etc.