Advertising and Promotions Managers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $263,180 or more. The middle half of advertising and promotions managers in Boston earn between $110,500 and $205,690.
- $82K10th
- $110K25th
- $173KMedian
- $206K75th
- $263K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $175,740 | $14,645 | $84.49 |
| Median | $173,020 | $14,418 | $83.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $110,500 | $9,208 | $53.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $205,690 | $17,141 | $98.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Advertising and Promotions Managers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Advertising and promotions managers in Boston earn 6% more than the Massachusetts average ($165,890) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($154,280). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $133,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $175,740 | $173,020 | $82,240 | $263,180 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $165,890 | $163,090 | $72,280 | $258,530 | 300 |
| United States | $154,280 | $133,660 | $63,300 | $286,240 | 21,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $175,740, a single filer in Boston takes home about $122,917 a year, or $10,243 a month and $4,728 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $131,384 | $10,949 |
| Working in MA | $122,917 | $10,243 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for advertising and promotions managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $175,740 buys what about $162,322 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Providence, RI$156,450
- Portland, ME$131,020
- Hartford, CT$123,260
- Albany, NY$149,270
- Bridgeport, CT$153,760
- New York, NY$202,940
Highest-paying cities for advertising and promotions managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($246,600).
- San Jose, CA$246,600
- San Francisco, CA$216,990
- New York, NY$202,940
- Los Angeles, CA$180,610
- Denver, CO$178,940
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Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in Boston: questions
How much do advertising and promotions managers make an hour in Boston?
$84.49 an hour on average, and $83.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level advertising and promotions managers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $110,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the advertising and promotions managers take-home pay in Boston?
About $122,917 a year ($10,243 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $175,740. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do advertising and promotions managers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($154,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-2011; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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