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Digital Marketing Specialist Salary in the USA

Digital marketing specialists manage online marketing campaigns including SEO, PPC, social media, and email marketing to drive traffic and conversions.

Average Salary
$65,000
per year
Entry Level
$45,000
starting salary
Experienced
$65,000
mid-career
Senior Level
$88,000
top earners

Digital Marketing Specialist Take Home Pay

On the average Digital Marketing Specialist salary of $65,000, you would take home $54,114 per year ($4,509.46 per month) after federal tax and FICA.

Yearly
Gross: $65,000.00
$54,113.50
Federal Tax:-$5,914.00
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$4,972.50
Monthly
Gross: $5,416.67
$4,509.46
Federal Tax:-$492.83
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$414.38
Weekly
Gross: $1,250.00
$1,040.64
Federal Tax:-$113.73
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$95.63

Effective tax rate: 16.7%|Marginal rate: 22%

Digital Marketing Specialist Salary by Location

Digital Marketing Specialist salaries vary significantly by region. California and New York typically offer the highest salaries but also have higher costs of living and state income taxes.

New York
$78,000
+30% vs national
California
$75,000
+25% vs national
Texas
$60,000
0% vs national
National Average
$60,000
baseline

Digital Marketing Specialist Salary Growth (2020-2025)

See how Digital Marketing Specialist salaries have changed over the past 5 years, including inflation-adjusted real growth.

Digital Marketing Specialist Salary Trends (5 Years)
Historical salary data from 2020 to 2025

+22.8%

Total Growth

+$12,053

Salary Increase

+4.2%

Annual Growth Rate

-1.2%

Real Growth (Inflation Adj.)

Year-over-Year Changes

20202021
$52,947$53,477+1.0%
20212022
$53,477$56,151+5.0%
20222023
$56,151$59,239+5.5%
20232024
$59,239$62,201+5.0%
20242025
$62,201$65,000+4.5%

Key Skills Required

SEOGoogle AdsSocial MediaGoogle AnalyticsContent MarketingEmail Marketing

Typical Qualifications

  • Marketing degree (or equivalent)
  • Google certifications
  • Portfolio of campaigns

Digital Marketing Specialist Career Progression

Digital Marketing Coordinator
Specialist
Senior Specialist
Digital Marketing Manager
Director of Digital

What Does a Digital Marketing Specialist Do?

Managing SEO and PPC campaigns
Creating social media content
Analyzing website and campaign data
Email marketing automation
A/B testing and optimization

Industries Hiring Digital Marketing Specialists

AgencyE-commerceTechnologyRetailB2B Services

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Pre-tax contribution (max $23,500 in 2025)

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Pre-tax health savings (max $4,300 self / $8,550 family)

Take Home Pay

$54,113.50/year

83.3% of gross income

  • Gross Income$65,000.00
  • Taxable Income$50,000.00
  • Federal Tax-$5,914.00
  • State Tax (TX)-$0.00
  • Social Security-$4,030.00
  • Medicare-$942.50
  • Total Deductions-$10,886.50

16.7%

Effective Rate

22%

Marginal Rate

$65,000 Salary Insights

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$65,000 vs US Wages

Above US median

+9%

vs US Median

$5,460

Above Median

Where Your $65,000 Goes

Annual breakdown of your salary

Take Home83.3%
Federal Tax9.1%
Social Security6.2%
Medicare1.5%

401(k) Tax Benefits on $65,000

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Digital Marketing Specialist Salary FAQ

What is the average Digital Marketing Specialist salary in the US?

The average Digital Marketing Specialist salary in the US is $65,000 per year. Salaries typically range from $45,000 for entry-level positions to $95,000 for senior roles.

How much does a Digital Marketing Specialist earn in California?

A Digital Marketing Specialist in California earns an average of $75,000 per year, which is 25% higher than the national average.

What is the take-home pay for a Digital Marketing Specialist?

On the average Digital Marketing Specialist salary of $65,000, you would take home approximately $54,114 per year ($4,509.46 per month) after federal income tax and FICA taxes.