What are the main factors that influence an Ad Sales Executive's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Ad Sales Executive?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Ad Sales Executive roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Ad Sales Executive's salary?

An Ad Sales Executive's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,838 for beginners, reaching about $66,115 at mid-level, and approach $72,908 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Ad Sales Executive?

Ad Sales Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ad Sales Executive roles are District of Columbia $73,663, California $73,384, Massachusetts $72,406. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ad Sales Executive roles make?

Salaries for Ad Sales Executive level roles vary by specialization: Ad Operations Executive: $276,870; Ad Sales Account Executive: $101,427; Ad Sales Manager: $88,023; Ad Sales Coordinator: $79,270; Ad Sales Assistant: $75,771.

Ad Sales Executive Salary in Maryland

How much does an Ad Sales Executive make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ad Sales Executive in Maryland is $68,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Ad Sales Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,390
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,311 to $80,529
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,853

10% $50,853

50% (Median) $68,600

90% $91,390

Ad Sales Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,529	$6,711	$1,549	$39
Average	$68,600	$5,717	$1,319	$33
25th Percentile	$59,311	$4,943	$1,141	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Ad Sales Executive Salaries

An Ad Sales Executive'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 Ad Sales Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ad Sales Executive'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): $60,838
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,255
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,115
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,411
Expert (over 8 years): $72,908

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Ad Sales Executive	less than 1 year	$60,838
Early Career Level Ad Sales Executive	1-2 years	$61,255
Mid-Level Level Ad Sales Executive	2-4 years	$66,115
Senior-Level Level Ad Sales Executive	5-8 years	$72,411
Expert Level Ad Sales Executive	over 8 years	$72,908

How Do Ad Sales Executive 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 Ad Sales Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,663.
California: $73,384.
Massachusetts: $72,406.

District of Columbia $73,663 California $73,384 Massachusetts $72,406 Washington $72,140 New Jersey $72,113 Alaska $72,020 Connecticut $71,102 New York $70,729

Hawaii $69,539 Rhode Island $68,980 Maryland $68,600 Minnesota $68,081 Colorado $67,882 Illinois $67,815 Oregon $67,563 Delaware $67,376

New Hampshire $67,259 Virginia $66,997 Pennsylvania $66,232 Nevada $65,846 North Dakota $65,720 Michigan $65,520 Wisconsin $65,447 Vermont $65,300

Texas $64,895 Maine $64,868 Arizona $64,828 Ohio $64,782 Georgia $64,169 Indiana $63,863 Wyoming $63,804 Utah $63,710

Iowa $63,670 Kansas $63,351 Louisiana $63,258 North Carolina $63,225 Missouri $63,211 Florida $62,952 Montana $62,812 Nebraska $62,679

Kentucky $62,606 South Carolina $62,340 Tennessee $62,173 Idaho $62,107 New Mexico $61,621 Oklahoma $61,515 Alabama $61,122 South Dakota $60,464

Arkansas $60,104 West Virginia $59,911 Mississippi $59,333

Top Paying Cities for Ad Sales Executive

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:

Owings: $70,635
Riverdale: $73,162
College Park: $73,078

Owings, MD $70,635

Riverdale, MD $73,162

College Park, MD $73,078

Fort Washington, MD $73,030

Oxon Hill, MD $73,241

Suitland, MD $73,218

District Heights, MD $73,181

Temple Hills, MD $73,219

Deale, MD $70,308

Dunkirk, MD $71,051

Fort George G Meade, MD $69,421

Friendship, MD $70,531

Fulton, MD $70,344

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $72,970

Savage, MD $69,525

Shady Side, MD $69,753

Galesville, MD $70,060

Greenbelt, MD $72,824

Glenn Dale, MD $72,020

Upper Marlboro, MD $72,090

Harwood, MD $70,330

Highland, MD $70,280

West River, MD $70,343

Tracys Landing, MD $70,393

Hyattsville, MD $73,221

Jessup, MD $69,183

Bethesda, MD $73,242

Glen Echo, MD $73,229

Chevy Chase, MD $73,234

Cabin John, MD $73,214

Olney, MD $71,565

Brookeville, MD $70,229

Poolesville, MD $70,847

Barnesville, MD $69,861

Beallsville, MD $69,990

Boyds, MD $70,525

Dickerson, MD $69,909

Rockville, MD $72,407

Potomac, MD $72,616

Derwood, MD $71,640

Sandy Spring, MD $71,222

Ashton, MD $71,065

Brinklow, MD $70,537

Burtonsville, MD $71,363

Montgomery Village, MD $70,779

Kensington, MD $73,173

Garrett Park, MD $73,087

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $72,512

Silver Spring, MD $73,131

Takoma Park, MD $73,226

Aberdeen, MD $67,074

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $67,060

Abingdon, MD $67,578

Gunpowder, MD $67,985

Arnold, MD $68,777

Baldwin, MD $67,858

Bel Air, MD $67,294

Belcamp, MD $67,392

Benson, MD $66,985

Boring, MD $67,133

Brooklandville, MD $68,519

Butler, MD $67,764

Chase, MD $68,299

Churchville, MD $66,791

Clarksville, MD $69,535

Cockeysville, MD $67,894

Hunt Valley, MD $68,179

Crownsville, MD $69,242

Darlington, MD $66,200

Davidsonville, MD $70,252

Dayton, MD $69,491

Edgewater, MD $69,609

Edgewood, MD $67,783

Ellicott City, MD $68,654

Columbia, MD $69,168

Fallston, MD $67,606

Finksburg, MD $67,630

Forest Hill, MD $66,927

Fork, MD $68,087

Fort Howard, MD $68,517

Freeland, MD $65,583

Gambrills, MD $69,504

Gibson Island, MD $68,555

Glen Arm, MD $68,338

Glen Burnie, MD $68,636

Glyndon, MD $67,980

Hampstead, MD $66,417

Elkridge, MD $68,712

Hanover, MD $68,751

Harmans, MD $68,747

Havre De Grace, MD $66,638

Hydes, MD $68,093

Jarrettsville, MD $66,705

Joppa, MD $67,956

Kingsville, MD $68,107

Lineboro, MD $65,416

Linthicum Heights, MD $68,647

Long Green, MD $68,227

Spencerville, MD $71,257

Clarksburg, MD $69,698

Damascus, MD $69,098

Germantown, MD $71,163

Annapolis, MD $69,309

Cumberland, MD $62,961

Accident, MD $62,856

Barton, MD $63,152

Bittinger, MD $63,033

Bloomington, MD $63,257

Corriganville, MD $62,561

Eckhart Mines, MD $62,907

Ellerslie, MD $62,641

Flintstone, MD $62,977

Friendsville, MD $62,838

Frostburg, MD $62,821

Grantsville, MD $62,824

Kitzmiller, MD $62,828

Lonaconing, MD $63,038

Luke, MD $63,262

Mc Henry, MD $62,862

Midland, MD $63,249

Midlothian, MD $62,829

Mount Savage, MD $62,542

Oakland, MD $62,680

Oldtown, MD $63,062

Pinto, MD $63,179

Rawlings, MD $63,199

Spring Gap, MD $63,139

Swanton, MD $62,986

Westernport, MD $63,259

Easton, MD $67,935

Barclay, MD $67,368

Bethlehem, MD $67,454

Betterton, MD $67,417

Bozman, MD $68,514

Cambridge, MD $67,457

Centreville, MD $68,006

Chester, MD $68,531

Chestertown, MD $67,733

Church Creek, MD $67,351

Church Hill, MD $67,642

Claiborne, MD $68,637

Cordova, MD $67,705

Crapo, MD $66,758

Crocheron, MD $66,276

Crumpton, MD $67,290

Denton, MD $67,352

East New Market, MD $67,189

Federalsburg, MD $67,175

Fishing Creek, MD $67,005

Galena, MD $67,109

Goldsboro, MD $67,222

Grasonville, MD $68,400

Greensboro, MD $67,235

Henderson, MD $67,296

Hillsboro, MD $67,753

Hurlock, MD $67,204

Ingleside, MD $67,421

Kennedyville, MD $67,229

Mcdaniel, MD $68,610

Madison, MD $67,875

Marydel, MD $67,111

Massey, MD $67,125

Millington, MD $67,220

Neavitt, MD $68,600

Newcomb, MD $68,127

Oxford, MD $67,790

Preston, MD $67,429

Price, MD $67,688

Queen Anne, MD $67,865

Queenstown, MD $68,251

Rhodesdale, MD $66,801

Ridgely, MD $67,500

Rock Hall, MD $68,146

Royal Oak, MD $68,000

Saint Michaels, MD $68,461

Secretary, MD $67,445

Sherwood, MD $69,018

Deal Island, MD $65,768

Eden, MD $65,898

Ewell, MD $65,563

Fruitland, MD $66,124

Girdletree, MD $65,413

Hebron, MD $66,062

Linkwood, MD $66,994

Manokin, MD $65,681

Mardela Springs, MD $66,300

Marion Station, MD $65,450

Nanticoke, MD $66,033

Newark, MD $65,758

Ocean City, MD $66,075

Parsonsburg, MD $65,942

Pittsville, MD $65,944

Pocomoke City, MD $65,535

Powellville, MD $65,911

Princess Anne, MD $65,851

Quantico, MD $65,933

Rehobeth, MD $65,431

Sharptown, MD $66,664

Showell, MD $65,943

Snow Hill, MD $65,710

Stockton, MD $65,316

Tyaskin, MD $65,869

Tylerton, MD $65,641

Upper Fairmount, MD $65,841

Vienna, MD $66,441

Westover, MD $65,680

Whaleyville, MD $65,909

Willards, MD $65,935

Delmar, MD $66,109

North East, MD $66,699

Perry Point, MD $66,602

Perryville, MD $66,577

Port Deposit, MD $66,413

Rising Sun, MD $66,195

Warwick, MD $67,094

Cecilton, MD $67,048

Charlestown, MD $66,690

Chesapeake City, MD $67,047

Childs, MD $66,957

Stevensville, MD $68,706

Colora, MD $66,136

Conowingo, MD $66,024

Earleville, MD $66,984

Elk Mills, MD $66,980

Elkton, MD $66,931

Georgetown, MD $67,034

Lutherville Timonium, MD $68,462

Abell, MD $67,781

Accokeek, MD $72,431

Aquasco, MD $70,638

Avenue, MD $67,889

Barstow, MD $69,795

Bel Alton, MD $70,141

Benedict, MD $70,093

Brandywine, MD $71,745

Broomes Island, MD $69,003

Bryans Road, MD $72,290

Bryantown, MD $70,982

Bushwood, MD $67,938

California, MD $67,881

Callaway, MD $67,407

Chaptico, MD $68,584

Charlotte Hall, MD $69,618

Cheltenham, MD $72,416

Clements, MD $68,584

Cobb Island, MD $67,969

Coltons Point, MD $67,650

Compton, MD $68,018

Dameron, MD $66,548

Dowell, MD $68,092

Drayden, MD $66,708

Faulkner, MD $69,766

Great Mills, MD $67,516

Helen, MD $69,225

Hollywood, MD $68,282

Hughesville, MD $70,509

Huntingtown, MD $70,219

Indian Head, MD $70,656

Ironsides, MD $70,371

Issue, MD $68,336

La Plata, MD $70,856

Leonardtown, MD $67,767

Lexington Park, MD $67,309

Loveville, MD $68,478

Lusby, MD $68,219

Marbury, MD $71,223

Mechanicsville, MD $69,211

Morganza, MD $68,807

Mount Victoria, MD $68,016

Nanjemoy, MD $69,544

Newburg, MD $68,847

Park Hall, MD $67,111

Patuxent River, MD $67,466

Piney Point, MD $66,811

Pomfret, MD $71,626

Port Republic, MD $69,379

Port Tobacco, MD $70,595

Prince Frederick, MD $69,800

Ridge, MD $66,253

Rock Point, MD $68,822

Saint Inigoes, MD $66,466

Saint Leonard, MD $69,044

Saint Marys City, MD $67,098

Scotland, MD $65,814

Solomons, MD $68,030

Sunderland, MD $70,359

Tall Timbers, MD $66,897

Valley Lee, MD $66,923

Welcome, MD $70,156

White Plains, MD $71,634

Southern Md Facility, MD $72,508

Annapolis Junction, MD $69,340

Lanham, MD $72,783

Beltsville, MD $72,679

Laurel, MD $71,095

Bladensburg, MD $73,209

Lothian, MD $71,054

Mount Rainier, MD $73,244

North Beach, MD $70,067

Bowie, MD $71,083

Brentwood, MD $73,239

Capitol Heights, MD $73,207

Chesapeake Beach, MD $70,031

Churchton, MD $70,047

Clinton, MD $72,795

Still Pond, MD $67,421

Sudlersville, MD $67,295

Taylors Island, MD $67,893

Templeville, MD $67,115

Tilghman, MD $68,863

Toddville, MD $66,429

Trappe, MD $67,499

Wingate, MD $66,689

Wittman, MD $68,636

Woolford, MD $67,613

Worton, MD $67,653

Wye Mills, MD $68,133

Frederick, MD $67,361

Adamstown, MD $68,761

Big Pool, MD $63,873

Boonsboro, MD $66,148

Braddock Heights, MD $67,327

Brownsville, MD $67,130

Brunswick, MD $67,751

Buckeystown, MD $68,249

Burkittsville, MD $67,239

Cascade, MD $65,546

Cavetown, MD $65,463

Chewsville, MD $65,564

Clear Spring, MD $64,687

Cooksville, MD $68,625

Emmitsburg, MD $65,764

Fairplay, MD $65,723

Funkstown, MD $65,716

Glenelg, MD $69,352

Glenwood, MD $69,012

Hagerstown, MD $65,384

Hancock, MD $63,558

Ijamsville, MD $68,592

Jefferson, MD $67,818

Keedysville, MD $66,358

Keymar, MD $66,324

Knoxville, MD $67,395

Ladiesburg, MD $66,563

Libertytown, MD $67,176

Lisbon, MD $68,634

Little Orleans, MD $63,206

Maugansville, MD $65,146

Middletown, MD $67,080

Monrovia, MD $68,442

Mount Airy, MD $68,032

Myersville, MD $66,208

New Market, MD $67,756

New Midway, MD $66,561

New Windsor, MD $67,163

Point Of Rocks, MD $68,631

Rocky Ridge, MD $66,119

Rohrersville, MD $66,810

Sabillasville, MD $65,634

Saint James, MD $65,733

Sharpsburg, MD $66,259

Smithsburg, MD $65,522

Sykesville, MD $68,207

Taneytown, MD $65,922

Thurmont, MD $66,193

Tuscarora, MD $68,893

Union Bridge, MD $66,891

Unionville, MD $67,214

Walkersville, MD $66,976

West Friendship, MD $68,775

Williamsport, MD $65,455

Woodbine, MD $68,626

Woodsboro, MD $66,658

Salisbury, MD $66,110

Allen, MD $66,020

Berlin, MD $65,950

Bishopville, MD $65,965

Bivalve, MD $66,207

Manchester, MD $65,618

Marriottsville, MD $68,480

Maryland Line, MD $65,416

Mayo, MD $69,455

Millersville, MD $68,889

Monkton, MD $67,268

Odenton, MD $69,586

Crofton, MD $69,984

Owings Mills, MD $68,344

Parkton, MD $66,237

Pasadena, MD $68,574

Perry Hall, MD $68,388

Perryman, MD $67,249

Phoenix, MD $68,028

Pylesville, MD $65,841

Randallstown, MD $68,449

Reisterstown, MD $68,182

Riderwood, MD $68,594

Riva, MD $69,721

Severn, MD $68,879

Severna Park, MD $68,785

Simpsonville, MD $69,456

Sparks Glencoe, MD $67,477

Crisfield, MD $65,611

Stevenson, MD $68,494

Dhs, MD $72,449

Waldorf, MD $71,592

Street, MD $66,141

Upperco, MD $67,078

Upper Falls, MD $68,174

Westminster, MD $67,080

Whiteford, MD $65,815

White Hall, MD $66,147

White Marsh, MD $68,325

Woodstock, MD $68,511

Baltimore, MD $68,600

Towson, MD $68,592

Gwynn Oak, MD $68,615

Pikesville, MD $68,566

Sparrows Point, MD $68,527

Middle River, MD $68,385

Essex, MD $68,547

Dundalk, MD $68,612

Brooklyn, MD $68,613

Curtis Bay, MD $68,627

Halethorpe, MD $68,622

Catonsville, MD $68,656

Parkville, MD $68,582

Nottingham, MD $68,512

Rosedale, MD $68,600

Windsor Mill, MD $68,578

Gaithersburg, MD $71,489

Washington Grove, MD $71,526

Ad Sales Executive Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ad Sales Executive roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Ad Sales Executive positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ad Sales Executive as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ad Sales Executive

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$85,751	$41.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$82,321	$40.0	20%
Financial Services	$78,890	$38.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$76,832	$37.0	12%
Aerospace & Defense	$75,460	$36.0	10%

Ad Sales Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ad Sales Executive'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.

$59,311

Average $68,600/year

$80,529

$4,943

Average $5,717/month

$6,711

$1,141

Average $1,319/week

$1,549

$29

Average $33/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,529	$6,711	$1,549	$39
Average	$68,600	$5,717	$1,319	$33
25th Percentile	$59,311	$4,943	$1,141	$29

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