Ad Ops Specialist Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ad Ops Specialist in the United States is $79,625 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,247
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,144 to $83,614
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,153
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Ad Ops Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,614 $6,968 $1,608 $40
Average $79,625 $6,635 $1,531 $38
25th Percentile $74,144 $6,179 $1,426 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Ad Ops Specialist Salaries

An Ad Ops Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ad Ops Specialist'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): $67,346
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,794
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,730
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,276
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,987
Levels Salary
Advertisi... Level Ad Ops Specialist$67,346
Ad Ops Sp... Level Ad Ops Specialist$78,794
Advertisi... Level Ad Ops Specialist$89,730
Advertisi... Level Ad Ops Specialist$114,276
Advertisi... Level Ad Ops Specialist$152,987
$67,346 0 yr
$78,794 < 2 yrs
$89,730 2-4 yrs
$114,276 5-8 yrs
$152,987 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Ad Ops Specialists

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: $100,431
  • San Francisco: $99,443
  • Oakland: $97,238

What Skills Can Increase an Ad Ops Specialist'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 Specialist'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
$94,754
19%
Guest Service
$89,976
13%
Project Management
$85,199
7%
Advertising Sales
$85,199
7%
Business Development
$85,199
7%
Team Operations
$84,402
6%
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How Education impacts an Ad Ops Specialist's Salary?

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

Ad Ops Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ad Ops Specialist
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 Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ad Ops Specialist'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Ad Ops Specialist

Salaries for an Ad Ops Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $73,479 in 2023 to around $73,607 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ad Ops Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ad Ops Specialist Over Time

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