Top PPC Companies in the United States
Pay-per-click advertising is one of the fastest ways to put a product or service in front of buyers who are actively searching for it — but campaign performance varies enormously depending on who's managing the account. The United States hosts the largest concentration of PPC agencies in the world, from boutique Google Ads specialists in New York and Chicago to full-service performance marketing firms operating nationally.
The strongest American PPC companies do more than set bids: they design landing page experiences, build out conversion tracking infrastructure, run A/B tests, and tie campaign spend directly to business outcomes like cost per lead or return on ad spend. Clutch's verified review process helps you compare agencies on actual client outcomes rather than self-reported case studies. Browse global PPC agencies on Clutch, explore PPC agencies in New York, or compare U.S. SEO companies if organic and paid search should work together.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 404 projectsKlientBoost is a digital advertising agency that specializes in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, managing Google Ads and other online ad campaigns with a focus on data-driven strategies and conversion rate optimization. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of the reviews highlighting their effective project management and tailored solutions. Clients praise their responsive communication and ability to deliver measurable improvements in lead quality and cost per conversion.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 371 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Google Ads, and Search Engine Marketing. Reviews reveal a mix of positive and negative feedback, with approximately 85% praising their expertise, project management, and personalized approach, while about 15% note areas for improvement, such as campaign optimization and creative processes. Their commitment to increasing leads and improving metrics is frequently highlighted.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click Advertising agency specializing in Google Ads management and digital advertising campaigns. Despite having high ratings and expertise appreciated by clients, feedback indicates a mix of experiences, with approximately 72% positive reviews highlighting their communication and strategic approach, while around 28% express dissatisfaction, particularly concerning project execution and client service.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 49 projectsATRA is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including managing Google Ads and other online ad campaigns. Reviews highlight their expertise in increasing web traffic, improving Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), and achieving significant lead generation improvements. Approximately 67% of clients commend ATRA's transparency and strategic approach, while 83% note their impressive communication and responsiveness.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denton, TX
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Based in Denton, Texas, Hunter Digital Insights Consulting is a PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Founded in 2019, Sparo Marketing is a small Miami, Florida-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 404 projectsKlientBoost is a digital advertising agency that specializes in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, managing Google Ads and other online ad campaigns with a focus on data-driven strategies and conversion rate optimization. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of the reviews highlighting their effective project management and tailored solutions. Clients praise their responsive communication and ability to deliver measurable improvements in lead quality and cost per conversion.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 7 projectsPPC Force is a highly regarded agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, providing expert services in managing Google Ads and other digital advertising platforms. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their responsiveness and timely delivery, with 80% highlighting their deep industry knowledge and alignment with company values. Their ability to enhance lead quality and reduce cost per acquisition is a consistent theme.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 26 projectsGatorworks is a digital advertising agency specializing in PPC, Google Ads, and digital marketing strategies. The company is praised for its effective project management, delivering campaigns on time, and offering proactive solutions, with 100% of reviewers highlighting client-centric service and successful campaign outcomes. Clients commend their responsiveness and innovative approach to digital advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Doral, FL
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Founded in 2019, Hurricane Digital Marketing is a small SEO company. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Established in 2016, Lead Runner Media is a Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cocoa Beach, FL
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In Cocoa Beach, Florida, Pfaff Digital is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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CANI Marketing Group is a SEO agency based in Buffalo, New York. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2020, Gloncy is a social media marketing company. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Launched in 2017, Launch Supply is a Conversion Optimization company. The small team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Launched in 2023, Elevation Media Group is a social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Trumbull, CT
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Small Digital Strategy company Chief Growth Advisor, is headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Launched in 2023, Asna Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Clinical Enroll is a Conversion Optimization company. Based in San Diego, California, the team provides Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Rochelle, NY
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Maca Strategist Agency is a branding firm founded in 2022. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in New Rochelle, New York.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Beloit, WI
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NorthpointSEO is a small Beloit, Wisconsin-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Email Marketing company PAIRODIME Productions, Inc. DBA Solver Collective provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2006.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bridgeport, WV
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Founded in 2021, Restoration Growth Partners is a small Bridgeport, West Virginia-based pay per click agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSocial Fresh specializes in services such as PPC, rapid testing of performance creative, and ad management across platforms like Google Ads. Their reviews highlight quick turnarounds, dependable project management, and a significant increase in user growth and CTR. Clients appreciate their creativity and hands-on support, resulting in decreased ad costs and increased conversions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bakersfield, CA
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See all 1 projectsDiscover the Magic of Publishing with Book Publish Pro! Renowned across the USA for our affordable and distinctive book-writing, publishing, and printing services. From budding authors to seasoned
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Raleigh, NC
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Sokal is a midsize Email Marketing company established in 2010. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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Veritone One is an Advertising company. The Costa Mesa, California-based firm was founded in 2010. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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PixelUS Digital is a social media marketing company. Their midsize team is located in Baltimore, Maryland and Baltimore, Maryland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Danvers, MA
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AdCorp is a midsize Marketing Strategy company established in 2016. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pasadena, CA
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Web Design Digits is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2000, the firm is in Pasadena, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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FlashCat is a branding company in Phoenix, Arizona and Rochester, New York. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Deerfield Beach, FL
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FloatingChip is a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based social media marketing firm. Established in 2014, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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See all 1 projectsCurtis Publishing Company: Empowering Authors Since 1891 ✍️📚✨With roots dating back to the founding of the original Curtis Publishing Company in 1891, we proudly deliver over 12 years of
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Glenview, IL
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Digital Strategy company Sky Expo Consulting is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Glendale, CO
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SEO agency Denver SEO is headquartered in Glendale, Colorado. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Launched in 2020, Revenue Crafted is a midsize Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Plot Publishers is a midsize social media marketing company established in 2016. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Code 9 Web Studios, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249West Palm Beach, FL
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In West Palm Beach, Florida, The AD Leaf Studio West Palm Beach is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Founded in 2021, Highnote Website Design is a midsize Austin, Texas-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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The Nextwave Consulting, a branding company, was launched in 2022. The agency offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2019, datashake is a midsize New York, New York-based PPC agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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GliscoLab is a New York, New York-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shreveport, LA
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Ecom Avenue is an e-commerce development company located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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Second Silicon Valley is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. They provide Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Qualified One Inc is a SEO agency. Their midsize team of employees is based in Los Angeles, California and Cleveland, Ohio. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plainview, NY
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YBG Marketing is a pay per click agency. Founded in 1998, their team offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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SEO company i360 Marketing | Charlotte SEO was established in 2019. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Sway Web Design is a web design company. The Austin, Texas-based team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Social media marketing firm MyCreative (Phoenix, Arizona) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Video Production and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plano, TX
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DozaCreative, a pay per click company, offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The company is located in Plano, Texas.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Richardson, TX
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See all 2 projectsEstablished in 2021, Brekkits stands as a testament to innovation and excellence in the realm of software solutions. Nestled in the heart of Texas, USA, our journey since inception has been marked
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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See all 11 projectsOrynt is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and paid media strategies. According to client reviews, 100% of feedback is positive, highlighting Orynt's effective lead generation, timely delivery, and excellent communication. Clients consistently praise their alignment with intended audiences and satisfaction with overall service quality.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Lehi, UT
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Buy Box Experts, an Advertising company, is in Lehi, Utah. They provide Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ewing Township, NJ
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SEO services firm Nova Zora Digital is in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Kodeak Digital Marketing Experts is a SEO company. Founded in 2013, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsMediaSaga offers comprehensive services in SEO and PPC campaigns, including Google Ads and Paid Search initiatives. Clients highlight their exceptional skill set, effective communication, and notable results, such as improved keyword rankings and increased leads. Overall, MediaSaga received positive feedback for their market understanding and campaign execution.
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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 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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39.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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37.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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37.1/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kent, WA
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35.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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35/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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34.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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34.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Arlington, VA
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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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U.S. PPC Services FAQs
A U.S.-based PPC agency typically owns end-to-end paid campaign performance across one or more channels:
- Strategy and account structure – campaign architecture, audience targeting, budget allocation across platforms
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- Tracking and measurement: conversion tracking implementation, integration with CRM or analytics
- Reporting and iteration – performance reviews, A/B test results, recommendations for the next cycle
Most agencies specialize by channel — paid search (Google/Microsoft), paid social (Meta/LinkedIn/TikTok), or programmatic display. Some are full-funnel; others are single-platform shops with deep certification depth.
American PPC agencies operate in the same market, currency, and business environment as most clients. U.S.-based teams are available during local business hours for real-time decisions — important when a campaign needs to be paused quickly or a budget needs reallocation mid-month. U.S. agencies also tend to have direct Google and Meta partner relationships, providing access to beta features, dedicated platform support, and occasionally promotional ad credits.
According to Clutch pricing data, monthly management fees for U.S. PPC agencies typically range from $1,000 – $3,000 per month for small accounts to $5,000 – $15,000 or more for mid-market or multi-channel engagements.
It’s worth noting that these fees are separate from the actual ad spend budget. Minimum ad spend requirements also vary — boutique agencies may work with $3,000 – $5,000 per month in spend, while larger agencies often require $15,000 – $50,000 or more. Always clarify whether landing page work, creative production, and analytics setup are included.
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No legitimate PPC firm can guarantee a specific cost per lead or ROAS before running campaigns. Be critical when assessing potential service providers. Address and avoid these red flags as soon as you spot them.