Advertising and Promotions Manager salary
From 135 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-2011: Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Also filed as: Advertising Manager, Marketing and Promotions Manager
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 47% of Advertising and Promotions Manager filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 24% since FY2020. From $99,445 in FY2020 to $123,240 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Advertising and Promotions Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 135 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Advertising and Promotions Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-2011, Advertising and Promotions Managers). The median base salary is $115,000, 6% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $83,647 and $144,905. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 47% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 42% of filings
Mid-level · 47% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 11% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $83,647 | 48 |
| Level II · Qualified | $123,240 | 53 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $218,286 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Advertising and Promotions Manager pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $131,602 | 25 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $135,000 | 15 |
| San Francisco, CA | $155,000 | 13 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Advertising and Promotions Manager does
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Typical tasks
- 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.
- Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
- Develop communications materials, advertisements, presentations, or public relations initiatives to promote awareness of products and services.
- Develop comprehensive marketing strategies, using knowledge of products and technologies, markets, and regulations.
- Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Advertising and Promotions Managers), the median annual wage was $133,660 in May 2025, with 21,470 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $115,000, 14% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,000 | $63,300 |
| 25th percentile | $83,647 | $91,370 |
| Median | $115,000 | $133,660 |
| 75th percentile | $144,905 | $201,050 |
| 90th percentile | $192,100 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,000 |
| 25th | $83,647 |
| 50th (median) | $115,000 |
| 75th | $144,905 |
| 90th | $192,100 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $99,445 | $75,000 | $132,746 | 106 |
| FY2021 | $102,500 | $85,509 | $148,632 | 83 |
| FY2022 | $110,600 | $85,110 | $146,972 | 90 |
| FY2023 | $106,704 | $72,280 | $158,598 | 79 |
| FY2024 | $104,000 | $83,200 | $145,000 | 77 |
| FY2025 | $110,594 | $82,010 | $142,576 | 88 |
| FY2026 | $123,240 | $95,477 | $147,000 | 47 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Advertising and Promotions Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Advertising and Promotions Manager jobs is $115,000 (135 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $83,647 and $144,905.
What does an entry-level Advertising and Promotions Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $83,647. Level I accounts for 42% of Advertising and Promotions Manager filings.
Do H-1B Advertising and Promotions Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($115,000) is 14% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($133,660, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.