Ad Ops Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Ad Ops Analyst make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ad Ops Analyst in the United States is $79,437 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,135
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,992 to $83,466
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,034
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Ad Ops Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,466 $6,956 $1,605 $40
Average $79,437 $6,620 $1,528 $38
25th Percentile $73,992 $6,166 $1,423 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Ad Ops Analyst Salaries

An Ad Ops Analyst'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 Ops Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ad Ops Analyst'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): $76,530
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,717
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,469
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,597
  • Expert (over 8 years): $79,829
Levels Salary
Entry Level Ad Ops Analyst$76,530
Intermediate Level Ad Ops Analyst$76,717
Senior Level Ad Ops Analyst$77,469
Specialist Level Ad Ops Analyst$78,597
Expert Level Ad Ops Analyst$79,829
$76,530 0 yr
$76,717 < 2 yrs
$77,469 2-4 yrs
$78,597 5-8 yrs
$79,829 > 8 yrs
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How Do Ad Ops Analyst 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 Ops Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,952.
  • California: $87,619.
  • Massachusetts: $86,451.

Top Paying Cities for Ad Ops Analysts

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: $100,194
  • San Francisco: $99,209
  • Oakland: $97,008

What Skills Can Increase an Ad Ops Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.99% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Event Management (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Setting up, designing, and hosting social and business events to boost the business's reputation and client base.
  • Digital Marketing (Mentioned in 1.39% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.99%
Event Management 1.77%
Digital Marketing 1.39%
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 Ad Ops Analyst's salary.
  • Event Management: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Guest Service: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Event Management
$94,530
19%
Guest Service
$89,764
13%
Project Management
$84,997
7%
Advertising Sales
$84,997
7%
Business Development
$84,997
7%
Team Operations
$84,203
6%
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How Education impacts an Ad Ops Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ad Ops Analysts 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 Ops Analyst with a Associate's Degree is between $72,181 and $75,067).

Ad Ops Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ad Ops Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 7.8%
Associates 6.7%
Bachelors 75.9%
Masters 8.1%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Ad Ops Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ad Ops Analyst'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 Ad Ops Analyst

Salaries for an Ad Ops Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $73,306 in 2023 to around $73,434 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ad Ops Analyst salary trends, .

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