Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Virginia
$172,500 / year
≈ $14,400 per month · $82.93 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Virginia · median $153,500
25th percentile
$117,500Average
$172,50075th percentile
$184,500
$117,500Average
$172,50075th percentile
$184,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary by state
Alabama$113,000
Arkansas$119,500
California$189,500
Colorado$183,000
Connecticut$145,000
District of Columbia$170,500
Georgia$157,000
Idaho$106,500
Illinois$169,500
Indiana$139,500
Iowa$143,500
Kansas$145,000
Kentucky$116,000
Louisiana$92,000
Maine$122,500
Maryland$129,500
Massachusetts$171,500
Michigan$115,000
Minnesota$141,000
Mississippi$83,500
Missouri$99,500
Montana$123,500
Nebraska$118,500
New Hampshire$141,500
New Jersey$191,500
New York$208,500
North Carolina$163,500
Ohio$131,000
Oregon$168,500
Pennsylvania$141,500
Rhode Island$164,500
South Carolina$161,500
Tennessee$108,000
Texas$127,500
Virginia$172,500
Washington$174,500
Wisconsin$126,500
About this role
Advertising and Promotions Managers is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Advertising and Promotions Managerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.
- Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
- Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
- Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
- Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Critical Thinking Writing Reading Comprehension
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Advertising and Promotions Managers pay by experience level
Entry level$65,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$94,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$138,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$208,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$296,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-2.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,100
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
10,700 workers
$156,000Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
8,940 workers
$157,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
2,200 workers
$192,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
2,200 workers
$192,000Broadcasting and Content Providers
1,230 workers
$194,000Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
1,080 workers
$141,500Publishing Industries
900 workers
$117,500Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers
800 workers
$226,500Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
720 workers
$109,000Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
440 workers
$175,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Advertising and Promotions Managers pays 11% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Similar-paying roles in Management
Purchasing Manager$162,000
Human Resources Manager$170,000
Public Relations Manager$170,500
Fundraising Manager$145,000
General and Operations Managers$139,500
Biofuels Production Manager$139,000
Careers related to Advertising and Promotions Managers
Advertising Sales Agent$83,500
Marketing Manager$184,000
Search Marketing Strategist$92,500
Public Relations Manager$170,500
Sales Manager$170,000
Public Relations Specialist$87,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Advertising and Promotions Managers make?
The average base salary for a Advertising and Promotions Managers in the United States is $159,500 per year, or about $76.68 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $94,500 and $208,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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