Advertising Managers

The median annual salary for advertising managers was $121,904 in March 2024, according to Salary.com. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $87,219 and the top 10 percent earned more than $152,306 per year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, in May 2023, the median annual earnings for advertising and promotions managers was $131,870. The lowest 10 percent of advertising managers earned $63,580 or less, while the highest 10 percent earned $239,200 or more.

Salary levels vary substantially, depending upon the level of responsibility, length of service, and type, size, and location of the advertising and marketing firm. Top-level managers in large firms can earn much more than their counterparts in small firms. Also, salaries in large metropolitan areas, such as New York City, are higher than in smaller cities.

Benefit and compensation packages for advertising managers are usually excellent and may include bonuses, stock awards, and company-paid insurance premiums.