As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Advertising Sales Representative in the US is $58,120, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,118 weekly, or $4,843 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Advertising Sales Representative in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Advertising Sales Representative in the US vary widely, spanning from $40,734 to $73,987. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,019) and 75th percentile ($66,425), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,987 per year. This $17,406 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 $40,734 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $49,019 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $58,120 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $66,425 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Advertising Sales Representative Salary $73,987 US September 01, 2026
25% $49,019 10% $40,734 90% $73,987 75% $66,425 $58,120 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Advertising Sales Representative ?

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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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 $49,019 to $66,425 with the average base salary of $58,120. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,501 to $91,729 with the average total cash compensation of $76,846.

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Skills associated with Advertising Sales Representative: Advertising, Timely

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