Advertising Sales Agent Salary in New York, NY
Advertising Sales Agents in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $99,010 a year — 53% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $73,682 take-home, or $6,140 a month.
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- Federal income tax$12,952
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,139
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,436
- New York income tax$4,801
- Take-home pay$73,682
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $3,403 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $70,279 ($5,857 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Advertising Sales Agent pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,200 | $24.13 | $40,402 | $3,367 |
| 25th percentile | $72,180 | $34.70 | $56,308 | $4,692 |
| Median (50th) | $99,010 | $47.60 | $73,682 | $6,140 |
| 75th percentile | $134,090 | $64.47 | $96,045 | $8,004 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $177,660 | $85.41 | $123,255 | $10,271 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $99,010 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median advertising sales agent's $73,682 take-home pay has the buying power of $65,459 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 2.4× the national concentration of advertising sales agent jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for advertising sales agents, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #2 of 5 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $105,320 | $82,923 | $74,616 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $99,010 | $73,682 | $65,459 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $75,590 | $58,411 | $56,384 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $80,360 | $61,075 | $53,779 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $61,150 | $51,314 | $49,776 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 5 metros →
About the job: advertising sales agents
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -7.2% (declining)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a advertising sales agent make in New York, NY?
The median advertising sales agent salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $99,010 a year, or about $47.60 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $72,180 and $134,090.
What is a advertising sales agent’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $99,010 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $73,682 a year ($6,140 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $4,801 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a advertising sales agent?
Pay here is 53% above the national median of $64,820. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $65,459 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #2 of 5 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a advertising sales agent afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 39% of a median advertising sales agent’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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