Marketing Manager Salary in Los Angeles, CA
Marketing Managers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area earn a median $171,900 a year — 3% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $114,768 take-home, or $9,564 a month.
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- Federal income tax$29,990
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,658
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,493
- California income tax$11,757
- CA State Disability Insurance (SDI)$2,235
- Take-home pay$114,768
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 9.30% state
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Marketing Manager pay by experience in Los Angeles, CA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $100,360 | $48.25 | $73,025 | $6,085 |
| 25th percentile | $130,560 | $62.77 | $90,894 | $7,574 |
| Median (50th) | $171,900 | $82.64 | $114,768 | $9,564 |
| 75th percentile | $221,920 | $106.69 | $145,454 | $12,121 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $318,960+ | $153.35 | $197,475 | $16,456 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, California resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $171,900 buys in Los Angeles, CA
Prices in Los Angeles, CA are 13.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.70× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median marketing manager's $114,768 take-home pay has the buying power of $101,058 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Marketing Manager jobs are about as common in Los Angeles, CA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.16).
Best-paying cities for marketing managers, adjusted for cost of living
Los Angeles, CA ranks #25 of 30 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $213,910 | $148,696 | $137,343 |
| 2 | San Jose, CA | $231,370 | $150,656 | $136,435 |
| 3 | Austin, TX | $164,920 | $123,989 | $126,434 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $220,480 | $144,661 | $125,125 |
| 5 | Charlotte, NC | $166,200 | $118,741 | $121,976 |
| 6 | Raleigh, NC | $167,640 | $119,668 | $121,915 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $182,470 | $128,664 | $121,631 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $192,840 | $133,252 | $118,380 |
| 25 | Los Angeles, CA | $171,900 | $114,768 | $101,058 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 30 metros →
About the job: marketing managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm’s profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm’s customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.9% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Marketing Manager salaries elsewhere in California
- San Jose, CA — $231,370
- San Francisco, CA — $220,480
- San Diego, CA — $174,840
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marketing manager make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median marketing manager salary in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $171,900 a year, or about $82.64 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $130,560 and $221,920.
What is a marketing manager’s take-home pay in Los Angeles, CA?
On the median $171,900 salary, a single filer living in California takes home about $114,768 a year ($9,564 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $13,992 in California taxes in 2026.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a marketing manager?
Pay here is 3% above the national median of $166,790. Local prices are 13.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $101,058 would in a typical U.S. city. Los Angeles, CA ranks #25 of 30 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a marketing manager afford rent in Los Angeles, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Los Angeles, CA is $2,245 a month ($2,755 for two bedrooms) — 23% of a median marketing manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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