Advertising Sales Agents pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,400 or more. The middle half of advertising sales agents in Louisville earn between $49,780 and $77,970.
- $36K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $78K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,360 | $5,613 | $32.38 |
| Median | $60,180 | $5,015 | $28.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,780 | $4,148 | $23.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,970 | $6,498 | $37.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Advertising Sales Agents pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Advertising sales agents in Louisville earn 21% more than the Kentucky average ($55,630) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($80,670). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $64,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $67,360 | $60,180 | $35,710 | $103,400 | 230 |
| Kentucky | $55,630 | $51,580 | $27,740 | $93,490 | 620 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $67,360, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $52,496 a year, or $4,375 a month and $2,019 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $54,227 | $4,519 |
| Working in KY | $52,496 | $4,375 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for advertising sales agents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $67,360 buys what about $72,373 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Advertising Sales Agents salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$67,360
- Lexington$53,420
- Bowling Green$42,170
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 Louisville: questions
How much do advertising sales agents make an hour in Louisville?
$32.38 an hour on average, and $28.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level advertising sales agents salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the advertising sales agents take-home pay in Louisville?
About $52,496 a year ($4,375 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,360. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do advertising sales agents earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- 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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