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it really depends on the kind of job you are going for - like which company you are going to apply for.
you'll probably find that the run of the mill design companies will offer you a pretty decent salary but the jobs and clients will probably be run of the mill and after a while its all going to get a bit boring and repetitive.
whereas the "bigger/cooler" companies with the more exciting clients will probably offer you a lot less of a salary. as its YOU thats meant to be privilidged for working for them - kind of thing.
you'd learn more from your peers at this cooler company and there would probably be a lot more creativity/excitement buzzing about too.
speaking from personal experience, i'd say that when you are fresh out of college, it shouldnt be a salary that you are looking for , it should be a good company. your first stepping stone should be a good one.
if a good company is willing to take you on then they'll obviously see the potential in your work and portfolio. if you start on a less competitive wage, after a short while of being there im sure you'll have produced enough good work to go to the boss and say ... look, geeza payrise cos im knocking out some sh*t hot work here.