Advertising and Promotions Managers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $247,820 or more. The middle half of advertising and promotions managers in Indianapolis earn between $92,570 and $174,790.
- $92K10th
- $93K25th
- $116KMedian
- $175K75th
- $248K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $143,920 | $11,993 | $69.19 |
| Median | $116,200 | $9,683 | $55.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,570 | $7,714 | $44.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $174,790 | $14,566 | $84.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Advertising and Promotions Managers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Advertising and promotions managers in Indianapolis earn 7% more than the Indiana average ($134,990) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($154,280). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $133,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $143,920 | $116,200 | $92,000 | $247,820 | 50 |
| Indiana | $134,990 | $113,930 | $49,500 | $225,690 | 120 |
| United States | $154,280 | $133,660 | $63,300 | $286,240 | 21,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $143,920, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $102,461 a year, or $8,538 a month and $3,941 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for advertising and promotions managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $143,920 buys what about $150,393 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$148,550
- Louisville, KY$120,830
- Lexington, KY$102,180
- Chicago, IL$154,710
- Columbus, OH$140,150
- Milwaukee, WI$136,010
Highest-paying cities for advertising and promotions managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($246,600).
- San Jose, CA$246,600
- San Francisco, CA$216,990
- New York, NY$202,940
- Los Angeles, CA$180,610
- Denver, CO$178,940
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Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do advertising and promotions managers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$69.19 an hour on average, and $55.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level advertising and promotions managers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the advertising and promotions managers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $102,461 a year ($8,538 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $143,920. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do advertising and promotions managers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($154,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-2011; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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