Top Google Ads PPC Agencies
Google Ads remains the fastest way to place your brand in front of high-intent buyers—but only when campaigns are set up and optimized by true experts. Clutch simplifies your search for a trusted partner by collecting in-depth, verified client reviews and performance data on leading Google Ads PPC agencies worldwide. Use the filters on this page to sort firms by budget, location, industry focus, and more, then drill into each profile for case studies and pricing insight. Ready to look close to home? Browse Google Ads PPC agencies in the United States, Google Ads PPC companies in the United Kingdom, and Google Ads PPC firms in Canada to compare local expertise before making your shortlist. For broader options, explore our global list of PPC agencies.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency specializing in Google Ads and paid search services. The agency is praised for its strong communication, timely delivery, and expertise in PPC management, as noted by over 70% of reviewers. While most clients report positive experiences, citing successful ad spend management and effective strategy implementation, about 20% highlight concerns regarding communication and project execution.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers highlighting their expertise and results-driven approach. Clients frequently mention improvements in conversion rates and reduced Cost Per Click, with many noting increases in lead generation by up to 60%.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a specialized digital advertising agency focusing on PPC, Paid Search, and Google Ads management. Reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and tailored strategies, with over 90% of feedback emphasizing their expertise and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their ability to reduce customer acquisition costs and increase marketing efficiency, reflecting their commitment to client success.
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Established in 2017, BinaryDigital360 is a pay per click company. The firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Westfield, IN
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Polaris Marketing & Design, a small pay per click agency, is in Westfield, Indiana. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Plymouth, MN
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Founded in 2019, Heavy Metal Marketing is a PPC company. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
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Foss Digital is a social media marketing firm founded in 2016. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pitești, Romania
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Crivan Digital is a pay per click company located in Pitești, Romania. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Local Propeller is a SEO company. Based in Edmonton, Canada, the firm was founded in 2016. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9İstanbul, Türkiye
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Established in 2018, Sirkhet, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in İstanbul, Türkiye. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Forest Lake, Australia
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JRNY Digital is a small pay per click company. They provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Launched in 2018, Leadfactory - Put your lead generation on autopilot is a small Mumbai, India-based pay per click agency. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Johannesburg, South Africa
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SOMS - Strategic Online Marketing Services is a SEO company launched in 2009. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Guiseley, England
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Search Buddy Limited is a social media marketing agency. The small Guiseley, England-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Digital Moves is a SEO company. Based in Birmingham, England, the firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Buchkirchen, Austria
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Small SEO services firm Webwings B2B Performance Marketing, is headquartered in Buchkirchen, Austria. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Ddmetrics is a small SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carmichael, CA
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Peerless Digital Marketing , a PPC company, is in Carmichael, California. The team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Oradea, Romania
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Social media marketing agency Creative Marketing is based in Oradea, Romania. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Liverpool, England
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Herd Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The Liverpool, England-based firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Grow Marketing Services is a pay per click agency launched in 2020. In San Antonio, Texas, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Bluehour Digital Marketing, a small SEO company, is based in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digitalblisshub is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Pune, India and Pune, India. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abilene, TX
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Key City Digital, a SEO agency, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2023.
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Headquartered in Manchester, England, Arriba is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Penal Marketing is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Calgary, Canada and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was founded in 2021.
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BRBD Marketing is a Cape Town, South Africa-based social media marketing firm. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Manchester, England
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Launched in 2014, Embryo is a Digital Strategy company. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Kolbermoor, Germany
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In Kolbermoor, Germany and München, Germany, TechDivision GmbH is an e-commerce development company. They provide E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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Designpluz Branding Services is a Digital Strategy company established in 2008. The team offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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The Brand Chapter is a Jaipur, India-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Porto Alegre, Brazil
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See all 1 projectsENGLOBE - Gestão Digital e Tecnologia LTDA specializes in creating websites and implementing effective marketing strategies, particularly through Google Ads. Reviews highlight their professionalism, quality, and transparent workflow, which have significantly contributed to the business growth of their clients. Clients appreciate their human-centered approach, although there's a suggestion for more thorough competitor research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Digital Advantage Media, a pay per click agency, was launched in 2019. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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TYBWORK is a website development company. In Islamabad, Pakistan, the team focuses on Web Development and Branding.
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PixGrowth Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Delhi, India. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Niddrie, Australia
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JBE Digital is a pay per click agency. Their small team of employees is in Niddrie, Australia. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Raja Muhammad Ali, a web development company, was launched in 2019. They provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Pulse Marketing Japan, a small social media marketing company, is in Shibuya City, Japan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Based in New Delhi, India, Sociowash is a media planning & buying company. Established in 2015, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Digital Strategy company Social Media Marketing is in Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Espoo, Finland
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See all 1 projectsFADS provides Pay Per Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads management and website redesign, aimed at increasing visibility and driving growth. Clients commend their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong commitment to customer satisfaction. The company's efforts resulted in significant improvements in website traffic and sales, demonstrating their expertise in Paid Search strategies.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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TheEword is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2006.
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Fielmente is a Digital Strategy company located in Gurugram, India. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2020.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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Established in 2010, Blk Flame Marketing, a small PPC agency, is based in Brampton, Canada. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Click Peaks is a SEO services firm. Their small team is based in Calgary, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Duco Media & Technology Solutions, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ilorin, Nigeria
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GMB Agency Ltd is a branding firm. The Ilorin, Nigeria-based agency specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Medellín, Colombia
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BTODigital is a Marketing Strategy company. The Medellín, Colombia-based company was founded in 2014. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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PR firm Peak Ace was founded in 2007. Located in Berlin, Germany and Levallois-Perret, France, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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See all 1 projectsClickCallSell specializes in web development, particularly using WordPress and Shopify, and offers maintenance support. Reviews highlight their exceptional quality, attention to detail, and efficient processes, with clients noting the company's ability to stay within budget and meet deadlines. Overall, ClickCallSell is praised for exceeding expectations, though additional services like copywriting were not provided during some projects.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Easton, MA
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Whirlwind Media is a small Easton, Massachusetts-based Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Netmatico, a website development company, was established in 2018. The team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Webvibes is an Athina, Greece-based web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of Top 15 Google Ads PPC Management Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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