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Compensation Trends Report

Sales, Marketing, and Creative

The data below represent national averages for a variety of sales, marketing, and creative roles, showcasing how Express connects organizations with top-performing professionals in these fields.

All wage data within this report were sourced via JobsEQ by Chmura and include entry-level, mean, and experienced salary figures.

Entry-Level – Calculated by determining the mean of the lower third of all wages. Wages in this category could be higher or lower than reported.

Experienced – Calculated by determining the mean of the upper two thirds of all wages. Wages in this category could be higher or lower than reported.

Title Entry-Level Mean Experienced
Advertising and Promotions Managers $76,300 $157,200 $197,700
Advertising Sales Agents $39,100 $79,700 $100,100
Art Directors $64,800 $122,200 $150,900
Commercial and Industrial Designers $54,300 $87,500 $108,800
Editors $43,700 $87,100 $104,100
Film and Video Editors $44,700 $84,300 $104,200
Fundraising Managers $78,700 $137,100 $166,300
Graphic Designers $41,800 $70,100 $84,300
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $47,000 $86,800 $106,800
Marketing Managers $92,200 $171,500 $211,100
Media and Communication Workers, All Others $42,900 $83,900 $104,400
Public Relations Managers $86,200 $163,000 $201,400
Public Relations Specialists $45,900 $81,800 $99,800
Real Estate Brokers $45,400 $95,600 $120,700
Real Estate Sales Agents $36,700 $73,000 $91,200
Sales Engineers $78,200 $131,400 $158,000
Sales Managers $77,500 $162,600 $205,100
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, (Except Technical) and Scientific Products $56,100 $116,500 $146,800
Special Effects Artists and Animators $58,200 $102,400 $124,500
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products $50,400 $82,100 $97,900
Writers and Authors $47,100 $84,800 $103,700
2026 Express Employment Professionals Compensation Trends Report

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