Paid Search Salaries
Based on latest job postings and 445 verified salary data submissions. Last updated January 18, 2026.
Salary overview
Low
$75,000
/yrMedian
$100,000
/yrHigh
$140,000
/yrTop
$200,000
/yrWhat this means: 50% of Paid Search professionals earn between $75,000 and $140,000. The top 10% earn $200,000 or more.
Salary by years of experience
Select experience
Median salary
$110,000/yr
Typical range
$88,125 - $148,750/yr
Agency vs in-house
Agency
Median salary
$88,250
/yrTypical range
$75,000 - $110,000
/yrIn-house
+39% higherMedian salary
$122,500
/yrTypical range
$89,500 - $153,000
/yrHighest paying companies
| Rank | Company | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | $300,000 | In-house | |
| 02 | $290,000 | In-house | |
| 03 | $202,000 | In-house | |
| 04 | $170,000 | In-house | |
| 05 | $170,000 | Agency | |
| 06 | $161,000 | In-house | |
| 07 | $153,000 | In-house | |
| 08 | $153,000 | In-house | |
| 09 | $150,000 | In-house | |
| 10 | $140,000 | In-house |
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Salary by city
| Rank | Location | Median Salary | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Florida | $300,000 | $235k — $320k |
| 02 | San Francisco | $170,500 | $150k — $273k |
| 03 | Boston | $140,000 | $89k — $177k |
| 04 | San Jose | $136,625 | $100k — $270k |
| 05 | San Diego | $120,000 | $86k — $201k |
| 06 | Seattle | $116,000 | $111k — $146k |
| 07 | Denver | $115,000 | $80k — $141k |
| 08 | Santa Monica | $103,000 | $89k — $103k |
| 09 | Austin | $100,000 | $98k — $149k |
| 10 | Chicago | $100,000 | $83k — $135k |
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Salary by state
| Rank | Location | Median Salary | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | New York | $115,000 | $90k — $239k |
| 02 | Alabama | $100,000 | $80k — $300k |
| 03 | District of Columbia | $90,000 | $85k — $98k |
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Individual Salary Submissions
| Salary | Title | Experience | Type | Location | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | Paid Search | 8 yrs | In-house | San Jose | 1 day ago |
| $70,000 | Paid Search | 4 yrs | In-house | Johnstown | 2 days ago |
| $300,000 | Paid Search | 5 yrs | In-house | Alabama | 2 days ago |
| $300,000 | Paid Search | 5 yrs | In-house | Alabama | 2 days ago |
| $131,000 | Paid Search | 6 yrs | In-house | Alabama | 2 days ago |
| $75,000 | Paid Search | 4 yrs | In-house | Culver City | 2 days ago |
| $170,000 | Paid Search | 8 yrs | In-house | United States | 2 days ago |
| $300,000 | Paid Search | 5 yrs | In-house | Florida | 3 days ago |
| $75,000 | Paid Search | 3 yrs | In-house | United States | 3 days ago |
| $100,000 | Paid Search | 3 yrs | In-house | New York | 3 days ago |
$250,000
Paid Search
8 yrs exp
In-house
San Jose
1 day ago
$70,000
Paid Search
4 yrs exp
In-house
Johnstown
2 days ago
$300,000
Paid Search
5 yrs exp
In-house
Alabama
2 days ago