Advertising and Promotions Managers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $236,480 or more. The middle half of advertising and promotions managers in Washington earn between $114,930 and $188,190.
- $79K10th
- $115K25th
- $143KMedian
- $188K75th
- $236K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $158,410 | $13,201 | $76.16 |
| Median | $143,040 | $11,920 | $68.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $114,930 | $9,578 | $55.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $188,190 | $15,682 | $90.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Advertising and Promotions Managers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Advertising and promotions managers in Washington earn 4% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($164,740) and about the same as the U.S. average ($154,280). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $133,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $158,410 | $143,040 | $79,310 | $236,480 | 250 |
| Washington, D.C. | $164,740 | $143,040 | $81,440 | $292,550 | 80 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $158,410, a single filer in Washington takes home about $109,043 a year, or $9,087 a month and $4,194 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $113,173 | $9,431 |
| Working in MD | $112,001 | $9,333 |
| Working in VA | $111,245 | $9,270 |
| Working in DC | $109,043 | $9,087 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for advertising and promotions managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $158,410 buys what about $145,485 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$130,830
- Richmond, VA$166,060
- Harrisburg, PA$129,590
- Lancaster, PA$117,170
- Philadelphia, PA$157,990
- Pittsburgh, PA$96,100
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 Washington: questions
How much do advertising and promotions managers make an hour in Washington?
$76.16 an hour on average, and $68.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level advertising and promotions managers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $114,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the advertising and promotions managers take-home pay in Washington?
About $109,043 a year ($9,087 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $158,410.
Do advertising and promotions managers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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