$133,380
Median Salary
Salary Range
$70,000 - $200,000+
35%
Automation Risk
Low Risk
Growing
Job Outlook
Marketing careers move fast — new channels, new tools, new best practices every year. Marketing managers face unique challenges: proving ROI on their own skills, navigating agency vs in-house, and staying relevant in a rapidly evolving field. CareerPhases helps marketers plan strategic career moves and build financial security.
Common Challenges
Skill Obsolescence
Marketing channels and tools change constantly. Yesterday's expertise may be outdated.
Agency vs In-House
When to make the switch? What's the true compensation and lifestyle difference?
Proving Your Value
Marketing impact is hard to quantify, making job security feel tenuous.
Path to Leadership
The journey from manager to director to VP to CMO requires strategic planning.
How CareerPhases Helps
Skill Relevance Tracking
Know which marketing skills are growing vs declining in value.
Career Path Modeling
Compare agency vs in-house trajectories and compensation patterns.
Financial Buffer
Build runway for career transitions or when a role isn't working out.
AI Career Coach
Get strategic advice on positioning yourself for advancement.
“CareerPhases helped me see that my SEO-heavy skillset was declining in value. I pivoted to growth marketing and got a 40% raise.”
Alex K.
Marketing Manager → Head of Growth
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