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Title: Part-time Paid Ads Specialist jobs in Illinois | Deftridge
Summary: 87 part-time Paid Ads Specialist tasks in Illinois, from $55 to $129 an hour. Typical rate $70 an hour; median market wage $47. Rate shown up front.

IL · United States · **Updated November 4, 2026**

# Part-time Paid Ads Specialist jobs in Illinois

87 open Paid Ads Specialist tasks are listed for Illinois, from $55 to $129 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Paid Ads Specialist here is **$70 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $47.25. At five hours a week that is about **$1,520 a month**.

**$70/hr** typical rate, senior level

**$47.25/hr** market median wage

**$55–$129** range of open task rates

**87** open tasks tied to Illinois or remote in United States

## Open Paid Ads Specialist tasks in Illinois

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

[See all 87](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=paid-ads-specialist&place=illinois)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Ad Creative Testing Plan (Meta Ads Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-2683894/)

Manager · Paid Ads Specialist

Food-delivery company in coffee · 11–50 employees

**$96–$114** / hour

About $420–$840 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-2683894/)

Regular Posted Nov 4

### [Weekly Campaign Optimisation (Google Ads)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-4380227/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Boutique advisory firm for energy companies · 5,000+ employees

**$71–$85** / hour

About $1,860 a month at 6 h a week

- 3–8 h a week

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-united-states-dt-4380227/)

Regular Posted Nov 3

### [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-8314074/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Warehousing operator for e-commerce brands · 201–500 employees

**$69–$89** / hour

About $510 a month at 2 h a week

- 1–2 h a week

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 2 weeks

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-united-states-dt-8314074/)

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

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

One-off Posted Oct 27

### [Conversion Tracking Repair (Google Tag Manager)](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-1097457/)

Manager · Paid Ads Specialist

Fashion retailer with 120 stores · 11–50 employees

**$99–$129** / hour

About $340–$910 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts next week

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-1097457/)

One-off Posted Nov 2

### [Google Ads Account Audit · Banking](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-united-states-dt-6248199/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Regional bank focused on commercial property · 501–1,000 employees

**$77–$100** / hour

About $350–$890 in total

- about 7 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 2 weeks

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/google-ads-account-audit-united-states-dt-6248199/)

One-off Posted Nov 2

### [LinkedIn Ads Setup for B2B](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-9692436/)

Manager · Paid Ads Specialist

Consumer goods company in snacks · 201–500 employees

**$95–$108** / hour

About $510–$1,020 in total

- about 8 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 2 weeks

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/linkedin-ads-setup-for-b2b-united-states-dt-9692436/)

One-off Posted Oct 30

### [Retargeting and Audience Build · Retail](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-7745795/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Omnichannel retailer · 5,000+ employees

**$83–$100** / hour

About $370–$730 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

- 4 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-united-states-dt-7745795/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Ad Creative Testing Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/ad-creative-testing-plan-united-states-dt-6942466/)

Senior · Paid Ads Specialist

Performance marketing agency for consumer brands · 201–500 employees

**$82–$94** / hour

About $350–$700 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-6942466/)

### All 87 open Paid Ads Specialist tasks for Illinois

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

- [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

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

- [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 (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-united-states-dt-6248199/)$77-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [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

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

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

- [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

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

- [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 (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-8559296/)$68-$81/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

- [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

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-chicago-dt-7686595/)$78-$101/hr · on site in Chicago

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

- [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

- [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

- [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

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

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-chicago-dt-2863955/)$81-$91/hr · hybrid in Chicago

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

- [Weekly Campaign Optimisation](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-campaign-optimisation-illinois-dt-2705824/)$71-$87/hr · remote in Illinois

- [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

- [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

- [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

- [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

- [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

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-illinois-dt-5664621/)$78-$101/hr · remote in Illinois

- [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-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

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

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

- [Campaign Build and Launch](https://deftridge.com/job/campaign-build-and-launch-united-states-dt-3676499/)$79-$99/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

- [Conversion Tracking Repair](https://deftridge.com/job/conversion-tracking-repair-united-states-dt-3854933/)$90-$108/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-8645389/)$70-$83/hr · remote in the US

- [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-8936262/)$81-$100/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

- [Retargeting and Audience Build](https://deftridge.com/job/retargeting-and-audience-build-waukegan-dt-4109411/)$77-$91/hr · hybrid in Waukegan

- [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

- [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

- [Monthly Paid Media Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-paid-media-report-illinois-dt-6815316/)$80-$99/hr · remote in Illinois

- [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 Illinois

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 | $27.04 | $590 | $56,200 |
| 25th | $35.70 | $770 | $74,300 |
| Median | $47.25 | $1,020 | $98,300 |
| 75th | $64.15 | $1,390 | $133,400 |
| 90th | $86.95 | $1,880 | $180,900 |

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 | $60 | $1,300 |
| Senior | $70 | $1,520 |
| Manager | $80 | $1,730 |

### Against the United States rate

The typical rate in Illinois is $70 an hour against $75 nationally: **-7%**. 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 Illinois

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

- [California 110 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/california/)

- [New York 93 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/new-york/)

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

- [Florida 84 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/florida/)

- [Washington 85 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/washington/)

- [Arizona 82 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/arizona/)

- [Massachusetts 82 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/massachusetts/)

- [Colorado 82 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/colorado/)
[All of United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/united-states/)

## Other Marketing & Content roles in Illinois

- [Fractional CMO $200/hr typical · 109 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-cmo/illinois/)

- [Content Lead $140/hr typical · 72 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/content-lead/illinois/)

- [B2B Content Writer $65/hr typical · 90 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/b2b-content-writer/illinois/)

- [SEO Specialist $65/hr typical · 43 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/illinois/)

- [Email & Lifecycle Marketer $85/hr typical · 85 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/email-and-lifecycle-marketer/illinois/)

- [LinkedIn Ghostwriter $55/hr typical · 36 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/linkedin-ghostwriter/illinois/)

- [Case Study Writer $65/hr typical · 29 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/case-study-writer/illinois/)

- [Product Marketing Manager $115/hr typical · 145 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/product-marketing-manager/illinois/)

## 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.
