Prevailing Wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers
Prevailing wages for Advertising and Promotions Managers (SOC 11-2011) are set by DOL and apply to every H-1B, E-3, and green card sponsorship in this occupation. Whether your title is Advertising Manager, Account Executive, or Communications Director, DOL assigns four experience levels, and the wage floor shifts significantly by city.
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Entry-level candidates with limited experience who perform routine advertising or promotions tasks under close supervision. Typically recent graduates or professionals new to the U.S. market with fewer than two years in the occupation.
Professionals with moderate experience handling defined campaigns or accounts with some independence. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Advertising and Promotions Managers, reflecting mid-career hires who need limited oversight.
Experienced managers who independently direct complex advertising programs, manage budgets, and mentor junior staff. Typically six or more years in the field with a demonstrated record of leading multi-channel campaigns.
Senior or lead professionals who set department-wide strategy, oversee large teams, and serve as primary decision-makers. Often Directors or VPs of Advertising with extensive cross-functional authority and a broad client or business portfolio.
Prevailing Wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Verify your title maps to SOC 11-2011
Titles like Communications Manager or Ad Sales Manager can be filed under broader management SOC codes, missing the Advertising and Promotions Managers wage floor entirely. Confirm your LCA cites SOC 11-2011 before the petition is submitted.
Account for bonus exclusions in agency roles
Advertising agencies frequently structure compensation with performance bonuses and client-retention incentives. DOL counts only guaranteed base wages toward prevailing wage compliance, so a strong total package may still leave the base below the floor.
Compare in-house versus agency filing patterns
In-house brand teams at large tech or consumer companies typically file at Level 2 or 3, while boutique agencies often file at Level 1. Knowing your employer category helps you gauge whether the offered level matches your actual scope.
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Find Jobs for this rolePrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 11-2011.00 alongside Advertising and Promotions Managers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Account Executive Prevailing Wage
Account Executive Prevailing Wage
Account Executive positions fall under SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Advertising Manager (Ad Manager) Prevailing Wage
Advertising Manager (Ad Manager) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Advertising Manager (Ad Manager) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Advertising Sales Manager (Ad Sales Manager) Prevailing Wage
Advertising Sales Manager (Ad Sales Manager) Prevailing Wage
Advertising Sales Manager (Ad Sales Manager) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Classified Advertising Manager (Classified Ad Manager) Prevailing Wage
Classified Advertising Manager (Classified Ad Manager) Prevailing Wage
Classified Advertising Manager (Classified Ad Manager) positions fall under SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Communications Director Prevailing Wage
Communications Director Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Communications Director for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Communications Manager Prevailing Wage
Communications Manager Prevailing Wage
Communications Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Creative Services Director Prevailing Wage
Creative Services Director Prevailing Wage
Creative Services Director positions fall under SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Marketing and Promotions Manager Prevailing Wage
Marketing and Promotions Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Marketing and Promotions Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Promotions Director Prevailing Wage
Promotions Director Prevailing Wage
Promotions Director is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Promotions Manager Prevailing Wage
Promotions Manager Prevailing Wage
Promotions Manager positions fall under SOC 11-2011.00 (Advertising and Promotions Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers?
DOL derives prevailing wages for Advertising and Promotions Managers from Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. OFLC converts those survey results into four wage levels for each metropolitan area and publishes them in the Foreign Labor Certification Data Center. Employers cite the applicable level on the Labor Condition Application when sponsoring an H-1B or E-3.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and independence: Level 1 covers entry-level tasks under close supervision, Level 2 reflects qualified professionals working with moderate guidance, Level 3 applies to experienced managers operating independently, and Level 4 covers fully competent senior leaders. Match your level to the actual duties and supervision described in the job offer, not just the job title, since USCIS reviews the underlying role description.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much from city to city?
OFLC sets wages using regional labor market data from BLS surveys, so the floor reflects local employer competition and cost of labor. An Advertising Manager role in New York or San Francisco draws from a much higher regional wage distribution than the same role in a smaller market. The LCA must list the actual worksite location, and the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for that specific metro, not a national average.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA filed with a wage below the applicable prevailing wage level will not be certified by DOL. If a certification slips through and USCIS later audits the petition, the employer faces back-wage liability and potential debarment from future sponsorships. For the candidate, a non-compliant LCA puts the entire petition at risk. DOL's Wage and Hour Division enforces these requirements for H-1B and E-3 filings.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up current prevailing wages by SOC code 11-2011 and metropolitan area. Select the wage year matching your employer's intended filing period, since DOL updates wage tables annually. For sponsored job searches, Migrate Mate lists employers with a history of sponsoring this occupation, letting you see which companies actively file for Advertising and Promotions Managers before you begin salary negotiations.
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