Marketing Coordinator

💰 $80K–$110K salary range

Median: $87K  ·  Based on 84 public job postings  ·  Updated August 30, 2026

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Supporting the growth of cutting-edge AI products and platforms, this role involves managing campaign execution, content distribution, and community engagement tailored for a technically sophisticated audience. Marketing Coordinators at high-growth companies are pivotal in translating complex AI capabilities into clear, compelling messaging and optimizing digital outreach using advanced tools. The salary range for this position is $88K–$126K, with a median of $95K, based on 17 recent job postings. Candidates commanding top pay demonstrate proficiency with AI content generation tools, advanced marketing analytics platforms, and a strong understanding of technical SEO strategies for AI solutions. This data-driven role requires a blend of creative execution and analytical rigor to drive product awareness and user acquisition in a rapidly evolving market.

📊 Salary breakdown

Marketing Coordinator salary by location

• All locations: $87K median ($80K–$110K typical range)
• New York: $90K median, $80K–$109K range (+3% vs. national)
• Los Angeles: $113K median, $85K–$113K range (+29% vs. national)
• Chicago: $84K median, $82K–$96K range (-3% vs. national)
• San Francisco: $115K median, $101K–$136K range (+32% vs. national)

What's typically included

• Health insurance: 75% of postings
• Equity (RSU/options): 65% of postings
• Flexible PTO: 64% of postings
• Parental leave: 31% of postings
• Learning/education budget: 17% of postings
• Visa sponsorship: 1% of postings

Typical experience required: 3–4 years.

Marketing salaries by seniority

• Marketing Coordinator: $87K
• Marketing Manager: $126K
• Growth / Marketing Manager: $132K
• Senior Growth Manager: $158K
• Marketing Lead: $175K
• Head of Growth: $185K
• Growth Engineer: $188K
• VP Marketing: $200K

What does a Marketing Coordinator do?

Marketing Coordinators are marketers who drive demand, brand, and growth. This benchmark reflects Junior-level base compensation at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Government wage data

For corroboration, U.S. Department of Labor certified wage filings (FY2025) show a median of $110K for Marketing Coordinator roles, ranging $100K–$120K, across 17 filings. This is reported separately from — never blended with — the job-posting median above.

Common questions

What is the average Marketing Coordinator salary at an AI startup?
The median pay is $87K, with a typical range of $80K–$110K, based on 84 public job postings collected in 2025–2026.

Where does this salary data come from?
It is aggregated from public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.

Methodology

Figures are the midpoint of each posting's advertised USD salary range, aggregated from 84 public job postings (2025–2026). The range shown is the 25th–75th percentile; the median is the 50th percentile. Equity is separate and not included; where a posting's range reflects on-target earnings (OTE) for commission roles, that is included in the midpoint. Roles require at least 15 postings to be published. Last refreshed August 30, 2026.

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