Prevailing Wage for Marketing Managers
If you're applying for a visa as a Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, or Account Supervisor, the DOL prevailing wage sets the salary floor your employer must meet for sponsorship to be valid. DOL publishes four experience-based wage levels for this occupation, and the floor shifts significantly depending on which U.S. city the role is based in.
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Entry-level marketers with limited professional experience, typically recent graduates or those moving into a first U.S. marketing role. Work is closely supervised with a narrow scope, following established procedures rather than setting strategy.
The most common filing level for sponsored Marketing Managers. Applies to candidates with several years of experience who work independently, manage campaigns end-to-end, and require only general supervision. Most H-1B and E-3 filings for this occupation land here.
Experienced marketers who exercise significant judgment, mentor junior staff, and lead programs or product lines. Filing at Level 3 is typical for senior managers overseeing cross-functional teams or managing a portfolio of brands.
Fully competent marketing leaders with specialized expertise and organization-wide influence. Covers roles such as Business Development Director or heads of marketing who set departmental strategy, manage budgets, and report to executive leadership.
Prevailing Wage for Marketing 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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Watch for title-aliasing into the wrong SOC
Titles like Business Development Manager or Commercial Lines Manager can be filed under different SOC codes by employers, potentially bypassing the Marketing Managers prevailing wage floor. Confirm your employer's LCA lists SOC 11-2021 before you sign an offer.
Account for bonus and equity exclusions in your base
Marketing roles at tech companies and consumer brands often include substantial RSU grants and performance bonuses. DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against base salary only, so confirm your base clears the floor even if total compensation looks generous.
Prioritize San Jose and San Francisco offers carefully
The San Jose and San Francisco metros set the highest prevailing wage floors for Marketing Managers nationally. An L2 offer in San Jose requires a substantially higher base than a national median role, which narrows the pool of compliant employers in those markets.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 11-2021.00 alongside Marketing Managers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Account Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Account Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Account Supervisor positions fall under SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing 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.
Brand Manager Prevailing Wage
Brand Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Brand Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Business Development Director Prevailing Wage
Business Development Director Prevailing Wage
Business Development Director is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing 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.
Business Development Manager Prevailing Wage
Business Development Manager Prevailing Wage
Business Development Manager positions fall under SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing 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.
Commercial Lines Manager Prevailing Wage
Commercial Lines Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Commercial Lines Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Market Development Executive Prevailing Wage
Market Development Executive Prevailing Wage
Market Development Executive is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing 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.
Marketing Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Marketing Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Marketing Coordinator positions fall under SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing 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 Director Prevailing Wage
Marketing Director Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Marketing Director for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Product Manager Prevailing Wage
Product Manager Prevailing Wage
Product Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-2021.00 (Marketing 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Marketing Managers?
DOL derives prevailing wages from Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 11-2021, DOL calculates four wage levels based on experience, complexity, and supervisory responsibility within each geographic area. Employers must certify on the Labor Condition Application that they will pay at least the applicable level for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level supervised work, Level 2 covers independent practitioners with moderate experience, Level 3 covers senior roles with leadership responsibilities, and Level 4 covers fully competent managers with organization-wide authority. Your level is determined by the actual job duties on the LCA, not your title. Review the certified LCA, which your employer must make available, to confirm which level was used.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Marketing Managers role vary so much between cities?
DOL's wage determinations are built from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so floors reflect local labor market conditions. The LCA must list the actual worksite city, meaning a role in San Jose triggers a significantly higher floor than an identical role in Fort Smith. Dense employer markets with heavy competition for marketing talent, such as the San Francisco Bay Area, push local OES survey results higher, which in turn lifts the DOL floor for those metros.
What happens if my offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
DOL will not certify an LCA where the offered wage falls below the prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite. Without a certified LCA, USCIS will not approve the H-1B or E-3 petition. If a wage violation is discovered after approval, DOL's Wage and Hour Division can require back pay and disqualify the employer from future sponsorship. The offer must clear the floor before the petition is filed, not after.
How can I find and verify the prevailing wage for Marketing Managers in a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current DOL wage for SOC 11-2021 in any metropolitan area. Select the correct wage level based on your duties, then compare the result against your offered base salary. For employers with a history of sponsoring this occupation, Migrate Mate lists companies that have sponsored Marketing Managers before, giving you a starting point for identifying where compliant offers have appeared in the past.
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