Digital Traffic Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Digital Traffic Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Digital Traffic Manager in the United States is $59,566 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Digital Traffic Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,565
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,541 to $66,370
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,234
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Digital Traffic Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,370 $5,531 $1,276 $32
Average $59,566 $4,964 $1,145 $29
25th Percentile $51,541 $4,295 $991 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Digital Traffic Manager Salaries

A Digital Traffic Manager'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 Digital Traffic Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Digital Traffic Manager'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): $60,123
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,299
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,307
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,373
  • Expert (over 8 years): $131,245
Levels Salary
Digital T... Level Digital Traffic Manager$60,123
Public Re... Level Digital Traffic Manager$74,299
Public Re... Level Digital Traffic Manager$93,307
Public Re... Level Digital Traffic Manager$116,373
Public Re... Level Digital Traffic Manager$131,245
$60,123 0 yr
$74,299 < 2 yrs
$93,307 2-4 yrs
$116,373 5-8 yrs
$131,245 > 8 yrs
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How Do Digital Traffic Manager 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 Digital Traffic Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,951.
  • California: $65,701.
  • Massachusetts: $64,825.

Top Paying Cities for Digital Traffic Managers

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: $75,130
  • San Francisco: $74,391
  • Oakland: $72,741

What Skills Can Increase a Digital Traffic Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.52% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Campaign Management (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Planning, tracking and analyzing of all the marketing initiatives to increase the quality of our business's strategies.
  • Strategic Communication (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Strategic communication refers to policy-making and guidance for consistent information activity within an organization and between organizations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.52%
Campaign Management 2.03%
Strategic Communication 1.71%
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 a Digital Traffic Manager's salary.
  • Marketing Research: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Campaign Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Corporate Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Research
$67,905
14%
Campaign Management
$66,713
12%
Corporate Communications
$66,118
11%
Marketing Concepts
$66,118
11%
Project Management
$65,522
10%
Guest Relations
$65,522
10%
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How Education impacts a Digital Traffic Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Digital Traffic Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Digital Traffic Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $61,171 and $63,866).

Digital Traffic Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Digital Traffic Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 2.2%
Bachelors 81.1%
Masters 14.0%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Digital Traffic Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Digital Traffic Manager'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Digital Traffic Manager

Salaries for a Digital Traffic Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,663 in 2023 to around $60,780 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Digital Traffic Manager salary trends, .

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