Advertising Sales Agents pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,080 or more. The middle half of advertising sales agents in Columbus earn between $38,870 and $72,670.
- $25K10th
- $39K25th
- $48KMedian
- $73K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,770 | $4,814 | $27.77 |
| Median | $48,260 | $4,022 | $23.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,870 | $3,239 | $18.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,670 | $6,056 | $34.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Advertising Sales Agents pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Advertising sales agents in Columbus earn 13% less than the Georgia average ($66,370) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($80,670). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $64,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $57,770 | $48,260 | $24,730 | $98,080 | 40 |
| Georgia | $66,370 | $58,140 | $29,690 | $117,110 | 3,150 |
| United States | $80,670 | $64,820 | $35,240 | $146,010 | 91,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Advertising Sales Agents salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $57,770, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $46,464 a year, or $3,872 a month and $1,787 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $46,464 | $3,872 |
| Working in AL | $46,187 | $3,849 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for advertising sales agents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $57,770 buys what about $64,695 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Advertising Sales Agents salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 2nd of 6 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($72,070).
- Atlanta$72,070
- Columbus$57,770
- Augusta$56,160
- Gainesville$52,580
- Savannah$50,030
- Macon$41,800
Highest-paying cities for advertising sales agents
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,960).
- Seattle, WA$118,960
- San Jose, CA$117,470
- New York, NY$111,940
- Denver, CO$102,280
- San Francisco, CA$100,910
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Advertising Sales Agents salary in Columbus: questions
How much do advertising sales agents make an hour in Columbus?
$27.77 an hour on average, and $23.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level advertising sales agents salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the advertising sales agents take-home pay in Columbus?
About $46,464 a year ($3,872 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,770.
Do advertising sales agents earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% less than the U.S. average for this job ($80,670).
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 41-3011; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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