Director of Collections Care+35% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
50% of observed moves out of Senior Conservator go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · art_conservation
Where does a Senior Conservator go next?
6 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Head of Conservation+35% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
50% of observed moves out of Senior Conservator go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Specialist path
Studio Owner+11% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Head of Conservation. 13% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Creative Director+23% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Head of Conservation. 12% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Head of Department, Auction House+46% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Head of Conservation. 13% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Marketing+46% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Head of Conservation. 12% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there