Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in the U.S.
Advertising and Promotions Managers in the U.S. earn a median of $133,660 a year ($64.26 an hour), based on BLS data for 21,470 workers.
Pay ranges from $63,300 for the lowest-paid 10% to $286,240 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $154,280, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for advertising and promotions managers in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,300 | $30.43 |
| 25th percentile | $91,370 | $43.93 |
| Median | $133,660 | $64.26 |
| 75th percentile | $201,050 | $96.66 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $286,240 | $137.62 |
| Average (mean) | $154,280 | $74.18 |
Half of advertising and promotions managers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $11,138.33 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $5,569.17 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $5,140.77 |
| Weekly | $2,570.38 |
| Hourly | $64.26 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $173,700 | 3,550 |
| Illinois | $167,330 | 160 |
| California | $167,230 | 3,080 |
| New Jersey | $165,390 | 470 |
| Colorado | $164,990 | 180 |
| Washington | $163,380 | 530 |
| Massachusetts | $163,090 | 300 |
| Rhode Island | $157,890 | 60 |
| South Carolina | $156,300 | n/a |
| Oregon | $154,490 | 430 |
| Kansas | $148,560 | 40 |
| Virginia | $148,400 | 180 |
| District of Columbia | $143,040 | 80 |
| Georgia | $133,810 | 420 |
| Montana | $131,770 | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $131,530 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $129,280 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $126,920 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,940 | 1,540 |
| North Carolina | $121,730 | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $120,530 | 50 |
| Indiana | $113,930 | 120 |
| Iowa | $108,890 | 210 |
| Maryland | $107,380 | 460 |
| Kentucky | $107,030 | 230 |
| Nebraska | $106,380 | 160 |
| Maine | $106,280 | n/a |
| Texas | $104,170 | 3,670 |
| Ohio | $102,110 | 240 |
| Michigan | $101,610 | 220 |
| Tennessee | $98,170 | n/a |
| Missouri | $81,520 | n/a |
| Idaho | $80,680 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $78,810 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $74,880 | 140 |
| Puerto Rico | $68,620 | 180 |
| Mississippi | $66,520 | 100 |
| Alabama | $64,640 | 60 |
Best-paying metro areas for advertising and promotions managers
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $181,250 | 440 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $180,500 | 240 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $174,390 | 3,630 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $173,020 | 250 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $170,000 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $167,930 | 1,350 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $166,390 | 160 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $165,000 | 120 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $163,380 | n/a |
| Richmond, VA | $161,040 | 50 |
| Columbia, SC | $159,950 | 50 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $157,890 | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $156,500 | 40 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $154,490 | 330 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $150,000 | n/a |
Metro areas with the most advertising and promotions managers
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,630 | $174,390 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,370 | $108,690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,350 | $167,930 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 800 | $91,900 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 660 | $146,510 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 570 | $123,360 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 440 | $181,250 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 370 | $146,560 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 330 | $154,490 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 250 | $173,020 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 250 | $71,150 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 250 | $143,040 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 240 | $180,500 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 230 | $81,960 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 210 | $111,890 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Manager | $148,270 | $71.28 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,790 | $80.19 |
| Public Relations Manager | $146,910 | $70.63 |
| Fundraising Manager | $125,470 | $60.32 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,770 | $50.85 |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 | $80.08 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 | $84.20 |
| Managers, All Other | $141,900 | $68.22 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,860 | $59.55 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 | $55.28 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,870 | — |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $114,130 | $54.87 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $126,060 | $60.61 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 11-2011. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a advertising and promotions managers make in the U.S.?
The median salary for advertising and promotions managers in the U.S. is $133,660 a year, or $64.26 an hour. Pay ranges from $63,300 for the lowest-paid 10% to $286,240 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid advertising and promotions managers make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of advertising and promotions managers in the U.S. earn at least $286,240 a year. The top 25% earn $201,050 or more.
What is the starting pay for advertising and promotions managers in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $63,300 a year, and a quarter of advertising and promotions managers earn $91,370 or less.
How many advertising and promotions managers work in the U.S.?
About 21,470 advertising and promotions managers are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.