Head of Marketing Salaries in United States

Based on 108 verified submissionsLast updated Sep 17, 2026

What does a Head of Marketing earn in United States?

The median total compensation for a Head of Marketing in United States is $183,500, based on 108 verified salary submissions. Most Head of Marketing pay falls between $153,000 and $221,250, and the top 10% earn $250,000 or more.

Top
$250K/yr
90th Percentile
High
$221K/yr
75th Percentile
Median
$184K/yr
50th Percentile
Low
$153K/yr
25th Percentile

How we calculate this: we combine pay data from three sources, job postings, salaries self-reported by marketers, and pay verified by recruiters. Figures include base salary, bonus, and equity, and we update them as new data comes in, most recently on Sep 17, 2026.

Which companies pay the most?

Company
$185,000$177K to $195K3 submissions
$105,000$103K to $111K3 submissions

Recent submissions

Role TypeSizeLocation
$145,0008 yearsIn-house11-50New York City1d ago
$95,0009 years----Los Angeles3d ago
$190,0007 yearsIn-house--New York City1w ago
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How does pay grow with experience?

Do in-house or agency roles pay more?

In-house
+6% more
$186,500
$162K to $225KBased on 92 submissions
Agency
$176,000
$119K to $189KBased on 10 submissions

Does remote, hybrid, or on-site work pay more?

Remote
$168,000
Median total payBased on 32 submissions
Hybrid
+19% more
$200,000
Median total payBased on 38 submissions
On-site
+10% more
$184,000
Median total payBased on 35 submissions

Where does this role pay the most?

Location
San Francisco
$215,000$200K to $237K9 submissions
New York City
$185,000$170K to $283K9 submissions
Los Angeles
$141,500$112K to $207K6 submissions
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