As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Advertising Sales Representative in the US is $58,097, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,117 weekly, or $4,841 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Advertising Sales Representative in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Advertising Sales Representative in the US vary widely, spanning from $40,719 to $73,950. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,001) and 75th percentile ($66,396), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,950 per year. This $17,395 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Inside Sales, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Advertising Sales Representative often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Advertising Sales Representative Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $40,719 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $49,001 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $58,097 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $66,396 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $73,950 US April 01, 2026
25% $49,001 10% $40,719 90% $73,950 75% $66,396 $58,097 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Sales are activities related to selling or the number of goods or services sold in a given time period. The seller, or the provider of the goods or services, completes a sale in response to an acquisition, appropriation, requisition or a direct interaction with the buyer at the point of sale. There is a passing of title (property or ownership) of the item, and the settlement of a price, in which agreement is reached on a price for which transfer of ownership of the item will occur. The seller, not the purchaser typically executes the sale and it may be completed prior to the obligation of pay...

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  1. This Job:

    Advertising Sales Representative

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Sales Representative II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Advertising Sales Representative in the United States. The base salary for Advertising Sales Representative ranges from $49,001 to $66,396 with the average base salary of $58,097. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,671 to $90,551 with the average total cash compensation of $75,857.

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Skills associated with Advertising Sales Representative: Advertising, Timely

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