Advertising Sales Agents pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,110 or more. The middle half of advertising sales agents in Atlanta earn between $46,710 and $93,510.
- $35K10th
- $47K25th
- $61KMedian
- $94K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,070 | $6,006 | $34.65 |
| Median | $61,050 | $5,088 | $29.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,710 | $3,892 | $22.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,510 | $7,792 | $44.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Advertising Sales Agents pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Advertising sales agents in Atlanta earn 9% more than the Georgia average ($66,370) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($80,670). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $64,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $72,070 | $61,050 | $34,580 | $117,110 | 2,050 |
| Georgia | $66,370 | $58,140 | $29,690 | $117,110 | 3,150 |
| United States | $80,670 | $64,820 | $35,240 | $146,010 | 91,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Advertising Sales Agents salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $72,070, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $56,683 a year, or $4,724 a month and $2,180 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for advertising sales agents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $72,070 buys what about $72,028 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Advertising Sales Agents salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 6 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$72,070
- Columbus$57,770
- Augusta$56,160
- Gainesville$52,580
- Savannah$50,030
- Macon$41,800
Highest-paying cities for advertising sales agents
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,960).
- Seattle, WA$118,960
- San Jose, CA$117,470
- New York, NY$111,940
- Denver, CO$102,280
- San Francisco, CA$100,910
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Advertising Sales Agents salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do advertising sales agents make an hour in Atlanta?
$34.65 an hour on average, and $29.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level advertising sales agents salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the advertising sales agents take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $56,683 a year ($4,724 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,070.
Do advertising sales agents earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($80,670).
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 41-3011; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.1%.
- 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 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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