Advertising Sales Agent salary
From 13 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 41-3011: Advertising Sales Agents
Advertising Sales Agent H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Advertising Sales Agent jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 41-3011, Advertising Sales Agents). The median base salary is $62,000, 49% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $58,302 and $83,741.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Advertising Sales Agent does
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Typical tasks
- Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs and to protect and increase existing advertising.
- Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance.
- Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.
- Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.
- Recommend appropriate sizes and formats for advertising, depending on medium used.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Advertising Sales Agents), the median annual wage was $64,820 in May 2025, with 91,700 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $62,000, 4% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,277 | $35,240 |
| 25th percentile | $58,302 | $47,020 |
| Median | $62,000 | $64,820 |
| 75th percentile | $83,741 | $99,990 |
| 90th percentile | $143,700 | $146,010 |
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 | $40,277 |
| 25th | $58,302 |
| 50th (median) | $62,000 |
| 75th | $83,741 |
| 90th | $143,700 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Advertising Sales Agent make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Advertising Sales Agent jobs is $62,000 (13 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $58,302 and $83,741.
Do H-1B Advertising Sales Agents earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($62,000) is 4% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($64,820, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.