Ad Operations Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Ad Operations Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ad Operations Associate in the United States is $75,848 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Ad Operations Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,567
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,830 to $83,029
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,351
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Ad Operations Associate Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $83,029 $6,919 $1,597 $40
Average $75,848 $6,321 $1,459 $36
25th Percentile $69,830 $5,819 $1,343 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Ad Operations Associate Salaries

An Ad Operations Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ad Operations Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ad Operations Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,340
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,520
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,690
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,432
  • Expert (over 8 years): $79,016
Levels Salary
Entry Level Ad Operations Associate$73,340
Intermediate Level Ad Operations Associate$73,520
Senior Level Ad Operations Associate$74,690
Specialist Level Ad Operations Associate$77,432
Expert Level Ad Operations Associate$79,016
$73,340 0 yr
$73,520 < 2 yrs
$74,690 2-4 yrs
$77,432 5-8 yrs
$79,016 > 8 yrs
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How Do Ad Operations Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ad Operations Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,978.
  • California: $83,660.
  • Massachusetts: $82,545.

Top Paying Cities for Ad Operations Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $95,667
  • San Francisco: $94,726
  • Oakland: $92,625

What Skills Can Increase an Ad Operations Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 6.55% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • B2B (Mentioned in 2.28% Job Postings): B2B (business-to-business), a type of electronic commerce (e-commerce), is the exchange of products, services or information between businesses, rather than between businesses and consumers (B2C).
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Presentation 6.55%
B2B 2.28%
Microsoft Office 1.75%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Ad Operations Associate's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $78,123
3%
Insight
 $78,123
3%
Negotiating
 $78,123
3%
Sales Process
 $77,365
2%
Initiative
 $77,365
2%
Business Development
 $77,365
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How Education impacts an Ad Operations Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ad Operations Associates enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Ad Operations Associate with a Associate's Degree is between $87,244 and $92,911).

Ad Operations Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ad Operations Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 6.4%
Associates 5.2%
Bachelors 74.4%
Masters 13.1%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Ad Operations Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ad Operations Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$69,830
Average $75,848/year
$83,029
$5,819
Average $6,321/month
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$1,343
Average $1,459/week
$1,597
$34
Average $36/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $83,029 $6,919 $1,597 $40
Average $75,848 $6,321 $1,459 $36
25th Percentile $69,830 $5,819 $1,343 $34

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Salary Trends for Ad Operations Associate

Salaries for an Ad Operations Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,679 in 2023 to around $68,947 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ad Operations Associate salary trends, .

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