Performance Media Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Performance Media Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Performance Media Manager in the United States is $117,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,973
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,394 to $129,739
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,463
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Performance Media Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $129,739 $10,812 $2,495 $62
Average $117,400 $9,783 $2,258 $56
25th Percentile $105,394 $8,783 $2,027 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Performance Media Manager Salaries

A Performance Media 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Performance Media Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Performance Media 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): $91,632
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $114,344
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,728
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,493
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,182
Levels Salary
Talent Pe... Level Performance Media Manager$91,632
Talent Pe... Level Performance Media Manager$114,344
Organizat... Level Performance Media Manager$133,728
Performan... Level Performance Media Manager$116,493
Talent Pe... Level Performance Media Manager$149,182
$91,632 0 yr
$114,344 < 2 yrs
$133,728 2-4 yrs
$116,493 5-8 yrs
$149,182 > 8 yrs
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How Do Performance Media 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 Performance Media Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $129,985.
  • California: $129,492.
  • Massachusetts: $127,766.

Top Paying Cities for Performance Media 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: $148,077
  • San Francisco: $146,621
  • Oakland: $143,369

What Skills Can Increase a Performance Media Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 11.54% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Financial Counseling (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Financial counseling represents the provision of regular, one-on-one client sessions to guide clients toward making financial performance improvements that meet the individualized goals set mutually between client and counselor.
  • KPI (Mentioned in 0.82% Job Postings): KPI stands for key performance indicator, a quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific objective.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 11.54%
Financial Counseling 1.65%
KPI 0.82%
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 Performance Media Manager's salary.
  • Financial Counseling: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Storytelling: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Outside Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Counseling
$147,924
26%
Storytelling
$143,228
22%
Outside Sales
$137,358
17%
Inference
$132,662
13%
Sales Enablement
$131,488
12%
Sales Management
$129,140
10%
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Performance Media Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Performance Media 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Performance Media Manager

Salaries for a Performance Media Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,853 in 2023 to around $104,541 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Performance Media Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Performance Media Manager Over Time

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