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Title: Part-time Paid Ads Specialist jobs in California | Deftridge
Summary: 115 part-time Paid Ads Specialist tasks in California, from $55 to $198 an hour. Typical rate $100 an hour; median market wage $70. Rate shown up front.

CA · United States · **Updated November 5, 2026**

# Part-time Paid Ads Specialist jobs in California

115 open Paid Ads Specialist tasks are listed for California, from $55 to $198 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Paid Ads Specialist here is **$100 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $70.33. At five hours a week that is about **$2,170 a month**.

**$100/hr** typical rate, senior level

**$70.33/hr** market median wage

**$55–$198** range of open task rates

**115** open tasks tied to California or remote in United States

## Open Paid Ads Specialist tasks in California

Tasks located in California plus remote tasks open to everyone in United States.

[See all 115](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=paid-ads-specialist&place=california)

One-off Posted Nov 4

### [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-los-angeles-dt-1117801/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Digital marketing agency for financial services · 5,000+ employees

**$93–$110** / hour

About $300–$810 in total

- about 6 h in total

- On-site · Los Angeles

- Starts next week

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-los-angeles-dt-1117801/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Retargeting and Audience Build · Media](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-san-francisco-dt-1598948/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

B2B media company · 201–500 employees

**$149–$171** / hour

About $640–$1,280 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Hybrid · San Francisco

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-san-francisco-dt-1598948/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B · SaaS](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-san-diego-dt-8290394/)

Manager · Paid Ads Specialist

B2B software company for HR teams · 5,000+ employees

**$111–$127** / hour

About $600–$1,190 in total

- about 8 h in total

- Hybrid · San Diego

- Starts within 2 weeks

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-san-diego-dt-8290394/)

Regular Posted Nov 2

### [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-san-francisco-dt-6707375/)

Specialist · Paid Ads Specialist

Online travel company in corporate travel · 501–1,000 employees

**$113–$122** / hour

About $2,800 a month at 6 h a week

- 3–8 h a week

- Hybrid · San Francisco

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-san-francisco-dt-6707375/)

Regular Posted Oct 30

### [Monthly Paid Media Report · Automotive](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-indio-dt-2234849/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Mobility company in fleet services · 5,000+ employees

**$94–$112** / hour

About $670 a month at 2 h a week

- 1–2 h a week

- Hybrid · Indio

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-indio-dt-2234849/)

One-off Posted Nov 4

### [Google Ads Account Audit (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-california-dt-2358335/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Hospitality operator with city hotels · 51–200 employees

**$82–$99** / hour

About $360–$910 in total

- about 7 h in total

- Remote · California only

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-california-dt-2358335/)

One-off Posted Nov 4

### [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-3479635/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Fashion retailer selling outdoor gear · 201–500 employees

**$77–$91** / hour

About $340–$670 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts next week

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-3479635/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Campaign Build and Launch](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-united-states-dt-9694979/)

Specialist · Paid Ads Specialist

Series C telehealth provider for primary care · 201–500 employees

**$72–$87** / hour

About $640–$1,270 in total

- about 12 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

- 3 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-united-states-dt-9694979/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-san-francisco-dt-7684927/)

Manager · Paid Ads Specialist

Digital wealth platform · 1,001–5,000 employees

**$180–$198** / hour

About $570–$1,510 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Hybrid · San Francisco

- Starts within 2 weeks

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-san-francisco-dt-7684927/)

### All 115 open Paid Ads Specialist tasks for California

Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done.

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-los-angeles-dt-1117801/)$93-$110/hr · on site in Los Angeles

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-san-francisco-dt-1598948/)$149-$171/hr · hybrid in San Francisco

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-san-diego-dt-8290394/)$111-$127/hr · hybrid in San Diego

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-san-francisco-dt-6707375/)$113-$122/hr · hybrid in San Francisco

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-indio-dt-2234849/)$94-$112/hr · hybrid in Indio

- [Google Ads Account Audit (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-california-dt-2358335/)$82-$99/hr · remote in California

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-3479635/)$77-$91/hr · remote in the US

- [Campaign Build and Launch](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-united-states-dt-9694979/)$72-$87/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-san-francisco-dt-7684927/)$180-$198/hr · hybrid in San Francisco

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-san-francisco-dt-3192098/)$126-$148/hr · hybrid in San Francisco

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-4380227/)$71-$85/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-6804638/)$91-$112/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-6986449/)$80-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-7433785/)$94-$111/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-8611742/)$71-$86/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-rancho-cucamonga-dt-9139374/)$78-$101/hr · hybrid in Rancho Cucamonga

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-sacramento-dt-9733042/)$79-$101/hr · hybrid in Sacramento

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan (Meta Ads Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-2683894/)$96-$114/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-california-dt-3981085/)$68-$88/hr · remote in California

- [Google Ads Account Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-sunnyvale-dt-5802531/)$105-$126/hr · hybrid in Sunnyvale

- [Google Ads Account Audit (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-united-states-dt-6563627/)$77-$90/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-6942466/)$82-$94/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan (Meta Ads Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-8284474/)$95-$112/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-8314074/)$69-$89/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-8630336/)$70-$85/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair (Google Tag Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-1097457/)$99-$129/hr · remote in the US

- [Google Ads Account Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-san-francisco-dt-3602205/)$150-$173/hr · hybrid in San Francisco

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-4628826/)$91-$110/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-5070242/)$79-$94/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report (Looker Studio)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-5982674/)$80-$101/hr · remote in the US

- [Google Ads Account Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-united-states-dt-6248199/)$77-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-6304856/)$80-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Campaign Build and Launch](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-san-francisco-dt-8036668/)$148-$178/hr · on site in San Francisco

- [Google Ads Account Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-san-francisco-dt-8144062/)$140-$172/hr · hybrid in San Francisco

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-8559296/)$68-$81/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair (Google Tag Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-san-diego-dt-9536807/)$110-$133/hr · hybrid in San Diego

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-9692436/)$95-$108/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-4775117/)$56-$66/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-5505738/)$65-$77/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-9612099/)$92-$119/hr · remote in the US

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-4384397/)$100-$125/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-5213990/)$82-$95/hr · remote in the US

- [Campaign Build and Launch](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-united-states-dt-5276567/)$96-$114/hr · remote in the US

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-7745795/)$83-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-california-dt-9042986/)$67-$82/hr · remote in California

- [Google Ads Account Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-united-states-dt-5494732/)$78-$92/hr · remote in the US

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-6049462/)$82-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-9866618/)$82-$98/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-california-dt-1022206/)$71-$84/hr · remote in California

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-3565851/)$77-$101/hr · remote in the US

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-7484481/)$81-$98/hr · remote in the US

- [Google Ads Account Audit (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-united-states-dt-9348242/)$81-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-9518213/)$79-$99/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-9846315/)$72-$83/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-1970992/)$82-$95/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-3199686/)$78-$90/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-3805153/)$72-$87/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair (Google Tag Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-los-angeles-dt-5474388/)$95-$113/hr · hybrid in Los Angeles

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-california-dt-6336958/)$96-$118/hr · remote in California

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-california-dt-6450272/)$58-$70/hr · remote in California

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-6835031/)$77-$95/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-7634149/)$55-$68/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan (Meta Ads Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-3564142/)$96-$112/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-4509551/)$71-$83/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-4753939/)$56-$66/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-9919023/)$81-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Campaign Build and Launch (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-united-states-dt-1065314/)$87-$101/hr · remote in the US

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B (LinkedIn Campaign Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-2419162/)$68-$82/hr · remote in the US

- [Google Ads Account Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-simi-valley-dt-4294722/)$130-$150/hr · hybrid in Simi Valley

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-california-dt-5863358/)$84-$107/hr · remote in California

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-los-angeles-dt-2586590/)$73-$89/hr · hybrid in Los Angeles

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-2062294/)$81-$98/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-3252091/)$78-$98/hr · remote in the US

- [Campaign Build and Launch](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-united-states-dt-4662596/)$94-$112/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report (Looker Studio)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-6911116/)$68-$84/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-2376013/)$79-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Google Ads Account Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-anaheim-dt-4725132/)$135-$167/hr · hybrid in Anaheim

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B (LinkedIn Campaign Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-5712856/)$77-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-6109455/)$57-$67/hr · remote in the US

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-8012113/)$97-$111/hr · remote in the US

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-8641260/)$83-$91/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-9801457/)$92-$106/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-9378635/)$80-$101/hr · remote in the US

- [Google Ads Account Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-united-states-dt-3728152/)$93-$112/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-5994432/)$79-$95/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-6203300/)$68-$80/hr · remote in the US

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-2464772/)$93-$115/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-4707372/)$83-$101/hr · remote in the US

- [Campaign Build and Launch](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-united-states-dt-4970354/)$82-$94/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-8742693/)$69-$84/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-los-angeles-dt-3834671/)$81-$97/hr · hybrid in Los Angeles

- [Monthly Paid Media Report (Looker Studio)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-california-dt-7362622/)$70-$87/hr · remote in California

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-7550353/)$83-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-7645907/)$90-$107/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-8337590/)$82-$102/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-7652661/)$58-$77/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-1241957/)$68-$88/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-4906902/)$71-$90/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-3854933/)$90-$108/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-4999913/)$69-$83/hr · remote in the US

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-3852390/)$79-$90/hr · remote in the US

- [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B (LinkedIn Campaign Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-antioch-dt-6196423/)$138-$158/hr · hybrid in Antioch

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-8645389/)$70-$83/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-oxnard-dt-9456347/)$79-$101/hr · on site in Oxnard

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-9803043/)$82-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Conversion Tracking Repair (Google Tag Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-1355230/)$79-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-1474464/)$79-$98/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-6297063/)$55-$68/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-8936262/)$81-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Ad Creative Testing Plan (Meta Ads Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-1968285/)$66-$83/hr · remote in the US

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-san-mateo-dt-3117435/)$109-$131/hr · hybrid in San Mateo

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-8970825/)$78-$92/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-1519158/)$79-$101/hr · remote in the US

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-4702915/)$97-$116/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-3968876/)$72-$86/hr · remote in the US

## What Paid Ads Specialist pays in California

Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs.

| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10th | $36.38 | $790 | $75,700 |
| 25th | $48.24 | $1,050 | $100,300 |
| Median | $70.33 | $1,520 | $146,300 |
| 75th | $102.11 | $2,210 | $212,400 |
| 90th | $135.07 | $2,930 | $280,900 |

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/).

### Deftridge rate by level

| Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Specialist | $85 | $1,840 |
| Senior | $100 | $2,170 |
| Manager | $120 | $2,600 |

### Against the United States rate

The typical rate in California is $100 an hour against $75 nationally: **+33%**. Tasks that are remote pay the national rate for the company's location, so a remote task can pay more than a local one.

[All Paid Ads Specialist rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/)

## Working on the side in California

What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice.

Before you start

- Read the outside-work and conflict-of-interest clauses in your employment contract.

- Check for a non-compete or a duty to disclose side income to your employer.

- As a contractor you are usually responsible for your own income tax and social contributions; a local accountant can size the amounts.

Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. [Read the guides](https://deftridge.com/guides/)

## Paid Ads Specialist rates nearby

- [New York 96 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/new-york/)

- [Texas 91 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/texas/)

- [Florida 89 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/florida/)

- [Illinois 91 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/illinois/)

- [Washington 89 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/washington/)

- [Massachusetts 86 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/massachusetts/)

- [Arizona 86 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/arizona/)

- [North Carolina 88 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/north-carolina/)
[All of United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/united-states/)

## Other Marketing & Content roles in California

- [Fractional CMO $250/hr typical · 124 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-cmo/california/)

- [Content Lead $190/hr typical · 79 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/content-lead/california/)

- [B2B Content Writer $90/hr typical · 106 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/b2b-content-writer/california/)

- [SEO Specialist $100/hr typical · 54 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/california/)

- [Email & Lifecycle Marketer $125/hr typical · 94 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/email-and-lifecycle-marketer/california/)

- [LinkedIn Ghostwriter $80/hr typical · 45 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/linkedin-ghostwriter/california/)

- [Case Study Writer $90/hr typical · 30 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/case-study-writer/california/)

- [Product Marketing Manager $155/hr typical · 157 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/product-marketing-manager/california/)

## Questions about pay, fees and privacy

The same rules apply to every task, so they live on two pages: [Pricing](https://deftridge.com/pricing/) explains the 15% fee, prepayment and when you are paid; [How it works](https://deftridge.com/how-it-works/) covers matching, what a company sees and side work next to a job.
