Assistant Vice President, Marketing Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Vice President, Marketing make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Vice President, Marketing in the United States is $245,243 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $118.

However, an Assistant Vice President, Marketing's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $283,037
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $229,594 to $265,026
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $215,346
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Assistant Vice President, Marketing Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $265,026 $22,086 $5,097 $127
Average $245,243 $20,437 $4,716 $118
25th Percentile $229,594 $19,133 $4,415 $110
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Vice President, Marketing Salaries

An Assistant Vice President, Marketing'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 Assistant Vice President, Marketing Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Vice President, Marketing'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): $156,992
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $193,087
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $243,788
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $304,669
  • Expert (over 8 years): $370,739
Levels Salary
Marketing... Level Assistant Vice President, Marketing$156,992
Marketing... Level Assistant Vice President, Marketing$193,087
Assistant... Level Assistant Vice President, Marketing$243,788
SVP of Ma... Level Assistant Vice President, Marketing$304,669
Chief Mar... Level Assistant Vice President, Marketing$370,739
$156,992 0 yr
$193,087 < 2 yrs
$243,788 2-4 yrs
$304,669 5-8 yrs
$370,739 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Assistant Vice President, Marketing 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 Assistant Vice President, Marketings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $271,533.
  • California: $270,503.
  • Massachusetts: $266,898.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Vice President, Marketings

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: $309,325
  • San Francisco: $305,938
  • Oakland: $299,491

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Vice President, Marketing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 14.02% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Digital Marketing (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Digital marketing is the marketing of products or services using digital technologies, mainly on the Internet, but also including mobile phones, display advertising, and any other digital medium. Digital marketing's development since the 1990s and 2000s has changed the way brands and businesses use technology for marketing. As digital platforms are increasingly incorporated into marketing plans and everyday life, and as people use digital devices instead of visiting physical shops, digital marketing campaigns are becoming more prevalent and efficient. Digital marketing methods such as search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, campaign marketing, data-driven marketing, e-commerce marketing, social media marketing, social media optimization, e-mail direct marketing, Display advertising, e–books, and optical disks and games are becoming more common in our advancing technology. In fact, digital marketing now extends to non-Internet channels that provide digital media, such as mobile phones (SMS and MMS), callback, and on-hold mobile ring tones. In essence, this extension to non-Internet channels helps to differentiate digital marketing from online marketing, another catch-all term for the marketing methods mentioned above, which strictly occur online.
  • Advertising Sales (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): "Ad sales" describes the sale of advertising space in various forms, such as on the Internet, on TV and in print publications to businesses to promote their products and services.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 14.02%
Digital Marketing 2.1%
Advertising Sales 1.4%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Assistant Vice President, Marketing's salary.
  • Advertising Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Advertising Sales
$272,220
11%
Consulting
$267,315
9%
Team Management
$264,862
8%
Initiative
$257,505
5%
Strategic Planning
$257,505
5%
Collaboration
$257,505
5%
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Assistant Vice President, Marketing Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Vice President, Marketing roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Vice President, Marketing positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Vice President, Marketing as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Vice President, Marketing

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$294,292$141.020%
Aerospace & Defense$282,029$136.015%
Telecom$282,029$136.015%
Chemicals$269,767$130.010%
Financial Services$269,767$130.010%

How Education impacts an Assistant Vice President, Marketing's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Vice President, Marketings enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Assistant Vice President, Marketing with a Bachelor's Degree is between $225,754 and $240,328).

Assistant Vice President, Marketing Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Vice President, Marketing
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.3%
High School 2.3%
Associates 1.8%
Bachelors 35.7%
Masters 58.5%
Doctorate 1.8%
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Assistant Vice President, Marketing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Vice President, Marketing'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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Salary Trends for Assistant Vice President, Marketing

Salaries for an Assistant Vice President, Marketing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $210,169 in 2023 to around $209,820 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Vice President, Marketing salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Vice President, Marketing Over Time

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$212,475
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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Assistant Vice President, Marketing

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Vice President, Marketing?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Vice President, Marketing roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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