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Paid Media Manager Salary
by City (2026)

Manage paid advertising campaigns across Google, Meta, and other platforms. National median: $85K/year. See how your city compares.

National median

$85K

Top 10% earn

$148K

Entry level

$62K

Salary growth

+6.5%/yr

Paid Media Manager salary by city

Sorted by median salary

City	Entry	Median	Senior	COL	Tax
San Francisco, CA	$93K	$128K	$173K	224	9.3%
San Jose, CA	$90K	$123K	$167K	210	9.3%
New York City, NY	$87K	$119K	$161K	187	6.85%
Cambridge, MA	$86K	$118K	$160K	185	5%
Pearl City, HI	$86K	$118K	$160K	185	11%
Oakland, CA	$86K	$117K	$159K	185	9.3%
Washington, DC	$86K	$117K	$159K	152	8.5%
Bellevue, WA	$84K	$115K	$155K	175	None ✓
Jersey City, NJ	$84K	$115K	$155K	162	10.75%
Irvine, CA	$83K	$113K	$154K	172	9.3%
Los Angeles, CA	$81K	$111K	$150K	163	9.3%
Yonkers, NY	$81K	$111K	$150K	165	6.85%
Seattle, WA	$81K	$111K	$150K	150	None ✓
Boston, MA	$81K	$111K	$150K	162	5%
Arlington, VA	$81K	$111K	$150K	148	5.75%
Bethesda, MD	$81K	$111K	$150K	165	5.75%
Kirkland, WA	$80K	$110K	$148K	162	None ✓
Newark, NJ	$79K	$109K	$147K	155	10.75%
Stamford, CT	$79K	$108K	$146K	158	6.99%
Hilo, HI	$78K	$107K	$145K	155	11%
San Diego, CA	$78K	$106K	$144K	148	9.3%
Santa Ana, CA	$77K	$105K	$142K	150	9.3%
Long Beach, CA	$76K	$104K	$140K	155	9.3%
Anaheim, CA	$76K	$104K	$141K	148	9.3%
Rockville, MD	$76K	$104K	$141K	148	5.75%
Alexandria, VA	$75K	$103K	$139K	145	5.75%
Elizabeth, NJ	$75K	$103K	$139K	145	10.75%
Paterson, NJ	$74K	$101K	$137K	140	10.75%
Sacramento, CA	$73K	$100K	$136K	128	9.3%
Chula Vista, CA	$73K	$100K	$136K	138	9.3%
Portland, OR	$73K	$100K	$136K	130	9.9%
Edison, NJ	$73K	$100K	$136K	138	10.75%
Fairbanks, AK	$73K	$100K	$136K	138	None ✓
Austin, TX	$71K	$98K	$132K	110	None ✓
Chicago, IL	$71K	$98K	$132K	107	4.95%
Scottsdale, AZ	$71K	$98K	$132K	118	2.5%
Denver, CO	$71K	$98K	$132K	118	4.55%
Miami, FL	$69K	$95K	$129K	123	None ✓
Tacoma, WA	$69K	$95K	$129K	128	None ✓
Worcester, MA	$69K	$95K	$129K	120	5%
Philadelphia, PA	$69K	$95K	$129K	110	3.07%
Baltimore, MD	$69K	$95K	$129K	115	5.75%
Honolulu, HI	$69K	$95K	$129K	192	11%
Dallas, TX	$68K	$94K	$127K	96	None ✓
Plano, TX	$68K	$94K	$127K	105	None ✓
Atlanta, GA	$68K	$94K	$127K	99	5.75%
Minneapolis, MN	$68K	$94K	$127K	106	6.8%
Salt Lake City, UT	$68K	$94K	$127K	105	4.85%
New Haven, CT	$69K	$94K	$127K	122	6.99%
Hartford, CT	$68K	$94K	$127K	118	6.99%
Nashua, NH	$68K	$93K	$126K	120	None ✓
McKinney, TX	$67K	$92K	$124K	108	None ✓
Frisco, TX	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	None ✓
Riverside, CA	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	9.3%
Fort Lauderdale, FL	$67K	$92K	$124K	118	None ✓
Naperville, IL	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	4.95%
Vancouver, WA	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	None ✓
Aurora, CO	$67K	$92K	$124K	112	4.55%
Lowell, MA	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	5%
Raleigh, NC	$67K	$92K	$124K	102	4.75%
Durham, NC	$67K	$92K	$124K	100	4.75%
St. Paul, MN	$67K	$92K	$124K	104	6.8%
Gresham, OR	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	9.9%
Bridgeport, CT	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	6.99%
Manchester, NH	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	None ✓
Burlington, VT	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	6.6%
Providence, RI	$67K	$92K	$125K	118	5.99%
Anchorage, AK	$67K	$92K	$124K	128	None ✓
Hialeah, FL	$67K	$91K	$124K	115	None ✓
Hollywood, FL	$67K	$91K	$124K	115	None ✓
Lakewood, CO	$67K	$91K	$124K	115	4.55%
Ann Arbor, MI	$67K	$91K	$124K	115	4.25%
Frederick, MD	$67K	$91K	$124K	115	5.75%
Portland, ME	$67K	$91K	$124K	115	7.15%
Concord, NH	$67K	$91K	$124K	115	None ✓
Warwick, RI	$67K	$91K	$124K	115	5.99%
Pembroke Pines, FL	$66K	$90K	$122K	112	None ✓
Fort Collins, CO	$66K	$90K	$122K	112	4.55%
Cary, NC	$66K	$90K	$122K	112	4.75%
Irving, TX	$65K	$89K	$121K	97	None ✓
Round Rock, TX	$65K	$89K	$120K	108	None ✓
Tampa, FL	$65K	$89K	$121K	102	None ✓
Phoenix, AZ	$65K	$89K	$121K	100	2.5%
Chandler, AZ	$65K	$89K	$121K	105	2.5%
Gilbert, AZ	$65K	$89K	$120K	108	2.5%
Tempe, AZ	$65K	$89K	$120K	108	2.5%
Thornton, CO	$65K	$89K	$120K	108	4.55%
Charlotte, NC	$65K	$89K	$121K	100	4.75%
Nashville, TN	$65K	$89K	$121K	102	None ✓
Eugene, OR	$65K	$89K	$121K	110	9.9%
Provo, UT	$65K	$89K	$121K	100	4.85%
Boise, ID	$65K	$89K	$120K	108	5.8%
Wilmington, DE	$65K	$89K	$120K	108	6.6%
Houston, TX	$64K	$88K	$120K	91	None ✓
Fort Worth, TX	$63K	$87K	$117K	93	None ✓
Stockton, CA	$64K	$87K	$118K	105	9.3%
Orlando, FL	$63K	$87K	$117K	100	None ✓
Springfield, MA	$64K	$87K	$118K	105	5%
Salem, OR	$64K	$87K	$118K	105	9.9%
Henderson, NV	$64K	$87K	$118K	105	None ✓
Reno, NV	$63K	$87K	$117K	108	None ✓
Meridian, ID	$64K	$87K	$118K	105	5.8%
Denton, TX	$62K	$86K	$116K	100	None ✓
Carrollton, TX	$63K	$86K	$117K	102	None ✓
San Bernardino, CA	$62K	$86K	$116K	100	9.3%
Cape Coral, FL	$62K	$86K	$116K	100	None ✓
Peoria, AZ	$62K	$86K	$116K	100	2.5%
Rochester, MN	$62K	$86K	$116K	100	6.8%
West Jordan, UT	$62K	$86K	$116K	100	4.85%
Overland Park, KS	$62K	$86K	$116K	100	5.7%
Missoula, MT	$63K	$86K	$117K	102	6.75%
Dover, DE	$62K	$86K	$116K	100	6.6%
Arlington, TX	$62K	$85K	$115K	94	None ✓
Garland, TX	$62K	$85K	$115K	91	None ✓
Albany, NY	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	6.85%
St. Petersburg, FL	$62K	$85K	$115K	105	None ✓
Port St. Lucie, FL	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	None ✓
Mesa, AZ	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	2.5%
Chesapeake, VA	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	5.75%
Richmond, VA	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	5.75%
Columbus, OH	$62K	$85K	$115K	90	3.99%
Pittsburgh, PA	$62K	$85K	$115K	90	3.07%
Las Vegas, NV	$62K	$85K	$115K	102	None ✓
North Las Vegas, NV	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	None ✓
West Valley City, UT	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	4.85%
Orem, UT	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	4.85%
Charleston, SC	$62K	$85K	$115K	105	6.5%
Nampa, ID	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	5.8%
Billings, MT	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	6.75%
Lewiston, ME	$62K	$85K	$115K	98	7.15%
Bakersfield, CA	$61K	$84K	$113K	95	9.3%
Aurora, IL	$61K	$84K	$113K	95	4.95%
Glendale, AZ	$61K	$84K	$113K	95	2.5%
Norfolk, VA	$61K	$84K	$113K	95	5.75%
Newport News, VA	$61K	$84K	$113K	95	5.75%
Allentown, PA	$61K	$84K	$113K	95	3.07%
North Charleston, SC	$61K	$84K	$113K	95	6.5%
Virginia Beach, VA	$61K	$83K	$113K	98	5.75%
Cincinnati, OH	$61K	$83K	$113K	88	3.99%
Kansas City, MO	$61K	$83K	$113K	90	5.3%
Madison, WI	$61K	$83K	$113K	102	5.3%
Grand Prairie, TX	$60K	$82K	$110K	90	None ✓
Midland, TX	$60K	$82K	$111K	92	None ✓
Tallahassee, FL	$60K	$82K	$110K	90	None ✓
Joliet, IL	$60K	$82K	$110K	90	4.95%
Colorado Springs, CO	$60K	$82K	$110K	102	4.55%
Athens, GA	$60K	$82K	$111K	92	5.75%
Sterling Heights, MI	$60K	$82K	$110K	90	4.25%
St. Louis, MO	$60K	$82K	$110K	86	5.3%
Indianapolis, IN	$60K	$82K	$110K	88	3.23%
Milwaukee, WI	$60K	$82K	$110K	90	5.3%
Kenosha, WI	$60K	$82K	$110K	90	5.3%
Duluth, MN	$60K	$82K	$111K	92	6.8%
Huntsville, AL	$60K	$82K	$110K	88	5%
Greenville, SC	$60K	$82K	$111K	92	6.5%
Cheyenne, WY	$60K	$82K	$111K	92	None ✓
Fargo, ND	$60K	$82K	$110K	90	2.5%
Pasadena, TX	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	None ✓
Mesquite, TX	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	None ✓
Fresno, CA	$59K	$81K	$109K	102	9.3%
Rochester, NY	$59K	$81K	$109K	90	6.85%
Syracuse, NY	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	6.85%
Jacksonville, FL	$59K	$81K	$109K	93	None ✓
Gainesville, FL	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	None ✓
Greensboro, NC	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	4.75%
Chattanooga, TN	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	None ✓
Detroit, MI	$59K	$81K	$109K	82	4.25%
Green Bay, WI	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	5.3%
Lexington, KY	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	5%
Des Moines, IA	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	4.82%
Great Falls, MT	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	6.75%
Casper, WY	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	None ✓
Bismarck, ND	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	2.5%
Sioux Falls, SD	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	None ✓
Rapid City, SD	$59K	$81K	$109K	88	None ✓
Beaumont, TX	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	None ✓
Odessa, TX	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	None ✓
Tyler, TX	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	None ✓
Winston-Salem, NC	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	4.75%
Warren, MI	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	4.25%
Lansing, MI	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	4.25%
Independence, MO	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	5.3%
Lafayette, LA	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	6%
Cedar Rapids, IA	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	4.82%
Kansas City, KS	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	5.7%
Lincoln, NE	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	5.84%
Rio Rancho, NM	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	5.9%
Fayetteville, AR	$58K	$80K	$108K	85	4.9%
San Antonio, TX	$58K	$79K	$107K	87	None ✓
Amarillo, TX	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	None ✓
Waco, TX	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	None ✓
Pueblo, CO	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	4.55%
Columbus, GA	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	5.75%
Augusta, GA	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	5.75%
Fayetteville, NC	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	4.75%
Clarksville, TN	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	None ✓
South Bend, IN	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	3.23%
Mobile, AL	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	5%
Broken Arrow, OK	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	4.75%
Davenport, IA	$57K	$79K	$106K	82	4.82%
Killeen, TX	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	None ✓
Buffalo, NY	$57K	$78K	$106K	88	6.85%
Rockford, IL	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	4.95%
Macon, GA	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	5.75%
Akron, OH	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	3.99%
Dayton, OH	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	3.99%
Erie, PA	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	3.07%
Springfield, MO	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	5.3%
Fort Wayne, IN	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	3.23%
Louisville, KY	$57K	$78K	$106K	85	5%
Bowling Green, KY	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	5%
Montgomery, AL	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	5%
Norman, OK	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	4.75%
Omaha, NE	$57K	$78K	$106K	88	5.84%
Las Cruces, NM	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	5.9%
Gulfport, MS	$57K	$78K	$105K	80	5%
Abilene, TX	$56K	$77K	$104K	78	None ✓
Spokane, WA	$56K	$77K	$104K	95	None ✓
Cleveland, OH	$56K	$77K	$104K	82	3.99%
Toledo, OH	$56K	$77K	$104K	78	3.99%
Grand Rapids, MI	$56K	$77K	$104K	90	4.25%
Evansville, IN	$56K	$77K	$104K	78	3.23%
New Orleans, LA	$56K	$77K	$104K	92	6%
Shreveport, LA	$56K	$77K	$104K	78	6%
Jackson, MS	$56K	$77K	$104K	78	5%
Charleston, WV	$56K	$77K	$104K	78	6.5%
Brownsville, TX	$55K	$76K	$103K	75	None ✓
Fort Smith, AR	$55K	$76K	$103K	75	4.9%
Huntington, WV	$55K	$76K	$103K	75	6.5%
Corpus Christi, TX	$55K	$75K	$101K	84	None ✓
Tucson, AZ	$55K	$75K	$101K	90	2.5%
Savannah, GA	$55K	$75K	$101K	92	5.75%
Memphis, TN	$55K	$75K	$101K	82	None ✓
Knoxville, TN	$55K	$75K	$101K	85	None ✓
Birmingham, AL	$55K	$75K	$101K	82	5%
Columbia, SC	$55K	$75K	$101K	88	6.5%
Oklahoma City, OK	$55K	$75K	$101K	82	4.75%
Baton Rouge, LA	$55K	$75K	$101K	88	6%
Albuquerque, NM	$55K	$75K	$101K	88	5.9%
Tulsa, OK	$53K	$73K	$99K	80	4.75%
El Paso, TX	$53K	$72K	$98K	82	None ✓
Wichita, KS	$53K	$72K	$98K	82	5.7%
Lubbock, TX	$51K	$70K	$94K	78	None ✓
Little Rock, AR	$51K	$70K	$94K	82	4.9%
Laredo, TX	$48K	$66K	$90K	76	None ✓

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Paid Media Manager Salary Guide (2026)

The national median salary for a Paid Media Manager is $85,000 per year. Entry-level positions typically start at $62,000, while experienced professionals in the top 25% earn $115,000 or more. The highest-paid 10% of Paid Media Managers nationally earn $148,000+.

Education and requirements

Bachelor's in Marketing; Google/Meta certifications. This role is 70% remote-eligible nationally, which significantly expands the geographic job market for workers in lower cost-of-living cities.

Salary growth outlook

Paid Media Manager compensation is growing at 6.5% annually, well above the national average wage growth rate. Demand for qualified Paid Media Managers significantly outpaces supply in most major metros.

Paid Media Manager salary FAQ

How much does a Paid Media Manager make?

The median Paid Media Manager salary in the US is $85,000 per year — about $41/hour. Most earn between $62,000 (25th percentile) and $115,000 (75th percentile).

What is the starting salary for a Paid Media Manager?

Entry-level Paid Media Manager positions typically start around $62,000 per year. Pay rises with experience, specialization, and location.

How much do the highest-paid Paid Media Managers earn?

The top 10% of Paid Media Managers earn $148,000 or more per year — usually senior, lead, or specialized professionals in high-cost or high-demand markets.

Which city pays Paid Media Managers the most?

San Francisco has the highest median Paid Media Manager salary at $128K among the cities we track. But high-cost metros like San Francisco and New York often have lower real purchasing power once cost of living and taxes are factored in.

Are Paid Media Manager salaries going up?

Yes — Paid Media Manager pay is growing about 6.5% year over year, above the US average wage-growth rate.

Paid Media Manager Salaryby City (2026)