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Growth Marketer Salary in Los Angeles

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$154,160/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $120,947 – $196,494

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Growth Marketers in Los Angeles typically earn $121K–$196K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $154K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $245K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Growth Marketer Salary Analysis β€” Los Angeles

Growth Marketers in Los Angeles earn a median salary of $154K, which is 54% above the national median of $100K. Los Angeles's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Los Angeles.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Los Angeles's cost of living is 38% above the US average. Your $154K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $112K in a city with average US living costs.

$154K
Nominal salary
+38%
CoL vs US avg
$112K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Los Angeles

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$97,171

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$120,947

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$154,160

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$196,494

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$244,572

Staff / principal / lead

+35%
vs US avg
+24%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$154K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’25%
Take-home$116K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$116K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$60K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
58/100
Moderate
Job demand growth+24%
Automation riskModerate

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $154K a good salary for Growth Marketer in Los Angeles?

Based on BLS data for 154,160 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $97KΒ·Median: $154KΒ·Top 10%: $245K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $154K for Growth Marketers in Los Angeles

+35%
CA market level
CA pays 35% above the global baseline for this profession.
+38%
Los Angeles metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+6%
High demand for Growth Marketers
24% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Growth Marketer Salary by Experience Level in Los Angeles

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$100,204$8,350$48
Junior22 yrs$126,411$10,534$61
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$144,910$12,076$70
Senior66 yrs$164,026$13,669$79
Staff1010 yrs$203,491$16,958$98
Principal1414 yrs$238,023$19,835$114
Distinguished1818 yrs$246,656$20,555$119

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Growth Marketer

Estimated premium above the Los Angeles median based on market demand

A/B Testing+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Growth Hacking+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
SQL+3% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Analytics+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Funnel Optimisation+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$29K/yr
Highest single skill
A/B Testing +4%
A/B Testing+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Growth Hacking+4% Β· +$6K/yr
SQL+3% Β· +$5K/yr
Analytics+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Funnel Optimisation+4% Β· +$6K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Growth Marketer Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

C58/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+24%/yr
AI Displacement Risk40% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+2.6%/yr
Moderate: Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor.
$162K
In 2 yrs
$176K
In 5 yrs
$200K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Growth Marketer

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$210K–$228K
per year
Base (70%)Bonus (10%)Equity (4%)Benefits (15%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$154,160
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–20% of base
$21,583
Equity (annualised)
~6% of base β€” RSUs/options
$9,250
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$33,915
Total Comp (mid)
$218,908

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Growth Marketers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Growth Marketer Salaries by City

How Los Angeles, CA stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Los Angeles, CA (current)$154,160$196,494++35%
New York, NY$167,163$213,068++46%
San Francisco, CA$193,052$246,066++69%
Seattle, WA$164,331$209,458++44%
Austin, TX$129,355$164,877++13%
Boston, MA$163,329$208,181++43%
Chicago, IL$130,384$166,189++14%
Denver, CO$129,915$165,591++14%
Washington DC, DC$166,721$212,504++46%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

What should I do next as a Growth Marketer?

O*NET Β· US Dept of Labor

Career path data not available for this occupation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Growth Marketer salary in Los Angeles, CA?

The median Growth Marketer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $154K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $196K+ per year.

What is a good Growth Marketer salary in Los Angeles, CA?

The 75th percentile ($196K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($154K) is above-average for this role in Los Angeles, CA.

How much does a Growth Marketer earn per hour in Los Angeles, CA?

Based on the median annual salary of $154K, a Growth Marketer in Los Angeles, CA earns approximately $74/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$94/hr.

Is Los Angeles, CA a good market for Growth Marketers?

Los Angeles, CA pays 35% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Growth Marketers is growing 24% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Growth Marketer salary in Los Angeles, CA?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($196K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Los Angeles figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Los Angeles, SalaryScope uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Growth Marketer

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-22%
~$120K
Associate's Degree
-10%
~$139K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$154K
Master's Degree
+18%
~$182K
Doctoral (PhD)
+12%
~$173K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+28%
~$197K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

Negotiation Deep-Dive

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Los Angeles benchmarks
$154K
Market median
$196K
P75 target
$245K
Top 10%

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Growth Marketer in Los Angeles β€” Distribution
P10
$97K
P25
$121K
P50
$154K
P75
$196K
P90
$245K
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California Salary Transparency Law

Effective Jan 1, 2023

Employers with 15+ employees must include pay range in all job postings

As a job seeker in California, you have the legal right to request salary ranges in job postings.

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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 15, 2026

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