What Southeast Asia Google Ads Managers REALLY Cost (Country-by-Country Salary Ranges)

Google Ads Managers from Southeast Asia deliver high-level performance in Performance Max, YouTube Ads, Search, Shopping, and conversion tracking—at a fraction of US costs.
This 2025 salary guide gives US companies accurate, up-to-date benchmarks across the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore.

The 2025 Salary Range for Google Ads Managers in Southeast Asia

Across the region, full-time Google Ads Managers earn:
$1,200–$2,300/month

This range depends on:

• PMAX specialization
  
• YouTube Ads experience
  
• GA4 + GTM depth
  
• Industry vertical (ecommerce, SaaS, lead-gen)
  
• Budget size managed
  
• Reporting/communication clarity
  

US-based equivalents typically cost $5,000–$8,000/month.

Country-by-Country Salary Benchmarks (2025)

Philippines

The strongest PPC hub in the region.

• Exceptional English fluency
  
• PMAX + Shopping expertise
  
• GA4 + GTM proficiency
  Salary: $1,400–$2,200/month
  

Vietnam

Analytical specialists with excellent tracking and scaling skills.
Salary: $1,300–$2,000/month

Indonesia

Great balance of creative + analytical talent; strong in YouTube Ads.
Salary: $1,200–$1,900/month

Malaysia

High technical maturity, strong cross-channel PPC experience.
Salary: $1,400–$2,300/month

Thailand

Smaller talent pool but highly capable in PMAX + attribution.
Salary: $1,300–$2,100/month

Singapore

Top-tier talent, but salaries approach Western levels.
Salary: $3,000–$4,800/month

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What Pushes Compensation Into the Upper Range?

Performance Max Mastery

PMAX pros who understand audience signals, feed prioritization, asset grouping, and multi-asset testing earn more.

Strong YouTube Ads Performance Background

YouTube specialists command premiums due to high demand for:

• Creative sequencing
  
• Audience segmentation
  
• View-based attribution
  
• TOF scaling
  

Advanced GA4 + Conversion Tracking Skills

Candidates who can:

• Build GTM containers
  
• Implement enhanced conversions
  
• Troubleshoot data discrepancies
  earn higher salaries.
  

High-Budget Management Experience

Campaign managers handling $50k–$300k/month typically fall into the top pay tier.

External sources referenced:

• Google Skillshop Certification
  
• Google Ads Help Center
  
• GA4 Documentation
  

Salary Comparison: Southeast Asia vs US

Southeast Asia talent is cost-efficient not because of lower skill—but because of regional cost-of-living advantages.

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• Expected salary
  
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• YouTube Ads proficiency
  
• Communication clarity
  
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Interfell

A strong sourcing option for LATAM, but not centered on Southeast Asian PPC specialists.

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FAQ

What do SE Asia Google Ads Managers cost in 2025?

Most earn $1,200–$2,300/month, depending on expertise.

Which countries have the strongest PPC talent?

Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Why are salaries lower than in the US?

Cost-of-living differences—not skill differences.

Does Simera verify salary expectations?

Yes—Simera confirms ranges before interviews.