MarketingUpdated Q1 2026

Paid Media Manager Salary
in New York City, NY

Manage paid advertising campaigns across Google, Meta, and other platforms. Median salary in New York City: $159K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$159K
per year
Take-home: $101K

Salary range in New York City

Entry level (25th)$116,000
Median (50th)$159,000
Senior (75th)$215,000
Top earner (90th)$277,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in New York City, New York.

Key facts for New York City

Median salary
$159K
annual
Take-home pay
$101K
after fed/state tax
COL index
187
100 = US avg
State income tax
6.85%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$3,400
per month
YoY growth
+6.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: New York City Paid Media Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $159K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” New York City

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Paid Media Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$133K$145K$157K$168K$180K201920212023202520272029
2026
$163K
projected
2027
$167K
projected
2028
$171K
projected
2029
$176K
projected
2030
$180K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$159,000+$0
2028 projected$159,000+$0
2029 projected$159,000+$0
2030 projected$159,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Paid Media Manager Salary in New York City, New York: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Paid Media Manager salary in New York City, NY is $159,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the New York City–NY metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Paid Media Manager in New York City

Entry-level Paid Media Managers in New York City with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $116,000 and $159,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $159,000 to $215,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $215,000 to $277,000 or more.

Cost of living in New York City for Paid Media Managers

New York City has a cost of living index of 187 compared to the US national average of 100. New York City's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. New York has a 6.85% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Paid Media Manager

Bachelor's in Marketing; Google/Meta certifications. This role is 70% remote-eligible nationally, which can significantly expand the job market for New York City-based professionals.

Paid Media Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
New York City (current)$159K187
Buffalo$78K88
Rochester$81K90
Yonkers$140K165
Syracuse$75K88
Albany$83K98