Associate Digital Marketing Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Digital Marketing Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Digital Marketing Director in the United States is $209,863 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $101.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $245,308
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $189,775 to $228,416
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $171,486
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Associate Digital Marketing Director Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $228,416 $19,035 $4,393 $110
Average $209,863 $17,489 $4,036 $101
25th Percentile $189,775 $15,815 $3,650 $91
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Digital Marketing Director Salaries

An Associate Digital Marketing Director'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Digital Marketing Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Digital Marketing Director'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): $106,484
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $118,184
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $169,937
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $208,499
  • Expert (over 8 years): $259,479
Levels Salary
Digital M... Level Associate Digital Marketing Director$106,484
Digital M... Level Associate Digital Marketing Director$118,184
Digital M... Level Associate Digital Marketing Director$169,937
Associate... Level Associate Digital Marketing Director$208,499
VP of Dig... Level Associate Digital Marketing Director$259,479
$106,484 0 yr
$118,184 < 2 yrs
$169,937 2-4 yrs
$208,499 5-8 yrs
$259,479 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Digital Marketing Director 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 Associate Digital Marketing Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $232,360.
  • California: $231,479.
  • Massachusetts: $228,394.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Digital Marketing Directors

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: $264,700
  • San Francisco: $262,098
  • Oakland: $256,285

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Digital Marketing Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.43% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Google AdWords (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Google AdWords is a marketplace where companies pay to have their website ranked at the top of a search results page, based on keywords.
  • Lead Generation (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): In marketing, lead generation (/ˈliːd/) is the initiation of consumer interest or enquiry into products or services of a business. Leads can be created for purposes such as list building, e-newsletter list acquisition or for sales leads. The methods for generating leads typically fall under the umbrella of advertising, but may also include non-paid sources such as organic search engine results or referrals from existing customers. Leads may come from various sources or activities, for example, digitally via the Internet, through personal referrals, through telephone calls either by the company or telemarketers, through advertisements, and events. A 2015 study found that 89% of respondents cited email as the most-used channel for generating leads, followed by content marketing, search engine, and finally events. A study from 2014 found that direct traffic, search engines, and web referrals were the three most popular online channels for lead generation, accounting for 93% of leads.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 3.43%
Google AdWords 1.88%
Lead Generation 1.35%
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 Associate Digital Marketing Director's salary.
  • Marketing Analytics: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Display Advertising: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Analytics
$220,356
5%
Team Operations
$218,258
4%
Display Advertising
$218,258
4%
Relationship Management
$218,258
4%
Innovation
$218,258
4%
Customer Acquisition
$218,258
4%
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Associate Digital Marketing Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Digital Marketing Director

Salaries for an Associate Digital Marketing Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $184,256 in 2023 to around $181,384 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Digital Marketing Director salary trends, .

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