A poorly managed ad account can burn through your budget fast, with little to show for it. Explore vetted PPC agencies in the US on DesignRush and compare providers by platform expertise, campaign results, and pricing to find the right fit for your business.

List of the Best PPC Agencies in the US

2,638 Companies-Rankings updated: August 22, 2026

DesignRush vets every pay per click agency based on professional qualifications and verified client feedback to help you choose confidently. Some listings may include paid placements.

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  • Boost your brand through Social Media & Influencer Marketing.

    Growth-based Creative Marketing Agency specialized in helping brands succeed through Social media & Influencer Marketing...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Committed to Excellence.

    With constant communication and content analysis, we are working with clients with the understanding that marketing is a continuous process rather than an overnight success...

    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Web Design

    Inner Spark Creative is a results-driven digital marketing agency offering SEO, Google Ads, web design, branding, and LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization). We serve law firms, home services, healthcare, multi-location brands, B2B, and more with creative, transparent, growth-focused strategies...

    Location
    Auburn, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Solve Problems

    Winston Digital Marketing provides affordable SEO and PPC for growing brands...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Grow your business online with digital marketing.

    Helping businesses grow online through digital marketing with an amazing website, custom mobile app, social media management, search engine optimization, and pay-per-click ads...

    Location
    Sherwood, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One Agency. Every Marketplace. All-In Growth.

    beBOLD Digital is the leading Full Service Agency for Amazon & Walmart with focus on Beauty, Baby, Grocery and CPG brands. We help brands scale their businesses, gain market share and dominate the digital shelf...

    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • We Make I.T. Easier.

    "To empower businesses of all sizes to achieve their full potential by providing innovative, affordable, and accessible marketing and technology solutions."...

    Location
    Columbia, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Where Money Is Made

    Levines Enterprises LLC is based in Bridgeport CT since 2021. With a team of creative web developers and marketers, we have been providing high-quality, fast, and affordable websites and digital marketing services for small businesses...

    Location
    Bridgeport, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Experience Matters

    Gravitas is an AI and digital experience agency based in Boulder, Colorado, with a distributed team across the US. We build AI systems, custom software, digital experiences, and customer aquistion funnels that drive measurable business outcomes for ambitious brands...

    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • B2B Marketing Consultant For Manufacturers

    Bootstrap Creative is a performance-driven digital consultancy for B2B manufacturers and industrial companies. Founded by HubSpot Certified expert Jacob Lett, we build predictable lead generation systems using HubSpot CMS and Google Ads to drive qualified RFQs...

    Location
    Clinton Township, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Specializing in solving issues, growing revenue, and building brands.

    Arcane Marketing comprises a team of over 20 highly skilled digital marketing experts. Our agency is known for growing revenue in a fast and high quality fashion where many other agencies have failed. In short, we solve your organization's issues, grow revenue, and build brands...

    Location
    Idaho Falls, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Agency Focused On increasing Website Visibility and Traffic.

    Digital marketing agency that is focused on increasing website visibility and traffic that generates our clients new business through various digital methodologies - SEO, PPC, website design and CRO strategies...

    Location
    Middletown, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Business Growth. Simplified

    Full Service Digital marketing agency focused on driving bottom line revenue growth for our clients through holistic online marketing campaigns...

    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The #1 Digital Marketing Agency in DFW Area

    Our professional organization is dedicated to guiding our clients through the process of creating a marketing plan that perfectly meets its objectives! In addition, we place emphasis on our clients’ comfort and satisfaction regarding quality of customer support, pricing structure, and industry standard...

    Location
    Allen, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Focused on Providing Small to Enterprise Companies With 360° Digital Advertising Solutions.

    Start Growing Your Online Business Presence Today! At SEO Digital Marketing Agency our expert marketing team are dedicated professionals focused on driving Qualified Clients through LEAD GENERATION for our partners providing 360° DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES and undefinable search engine marketing...

    Location
    Sausalito, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Partnering with healthcare providers to drive growth and revenue!

    The WRIGHT Consult (TWC) is a healthcare digital marketing agency that helps doctors improve patient acquisition and boost revenue. Our award winning programs will take your practice to the next level...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Sports & NIL Collective Marketing

    Digital Sports Partners is a marketing and development group that crafts powerhouse brands for the next generation of collegiate superstars and sports brands. We craft powerhouse brands for the next generation of collegiate superstars. Whether you're building your NIL empire or elevating your teams presence...

    Location
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Success Is Our Success

    Lackey Designs is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Fishers, Indiana, helping small to medium-sized businesses compete with larger enterprises. We specialize in custom website design, SEO, Google PPC advertising, social media management, and branding solutions. Since 2006, we've partnered...

    Location
    Fishers, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empower Your Online Success.

    Digineutrons is a comprehensive solutions provider dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology. We combine expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver exceptional results across diverse industries. We empower businesses with strategic marketing and...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Business, Automated.

    We help businesses scale by combining AI, automation, and CRM expertise into done-for-you solutions. From lead capture and client nurturing to AI-powered voice agents and custom workflow design, Yotomations builds systems that give you back time, reduce costs, and drive measurable growth. Your business...

    Location
    Lutz, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Take Your Ecommerce Brand To Next Level

    DIT INTERACTIVE, based in USA and India, is a leading design and development agency with 14+ years of experience. Specializing in web and mobile design, they excel in creating innovative ecommerce solutions for various industries. As certified partners of BigCommerce and Shopify, they've delivered successful...

    Location
    Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • A Powerful Marketing Agency

    We are a digital marketing agency specializing in powerful organic search engine optimization for small businesses. Northlake is all about building an improved cashflow system to increase your profits while lowering the cost per acquisition for new customers. When we started Northlake Digital in 2008, the...

    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Insurance Lead Marketplace

    Axad|Capital is a leading Performance Marketing Companies, with its core expertise in pay per call, pay per lead, and cost per acquisition models. Axad|Capitall is headquartered in the heart of New York City, cultivating the best talent in the world. Axad|Capital has become an industry-leading marketing...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Navigating the digital marketing landscape

    32 Points Marketing was founded by Michael Abolafia to help mid-sized businesses grow their online sales through comprehensive digital marketing strategies. With more than 15 years of experience in the online retail space, Michael has a breadth of experience and a network to help clients overcome business...

    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Driving The Future Of Culture.

    Full-service integrated and music marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment, consumer, and lifestyle brands...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • We Help People With Tech!

    With DesignAdict, you can access all your business technology in one convenient platform that's accessible from your mobile device. This service provides you with knowledge, IT service, and new devices and technologies to help streamline your business operations...

    Location
    Santa Clarita, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • WebFlow & WordPress Web Design Experts

    Brix & Mortar is a bespoke web design and SEO agency that caters to businesses in San Jose and Silicon Valley. With a focus on delivering customized solutions, we take pride in our ability to create stunning, functional, and user-friendly websites that help our clients stand out...

    Location
    Campbell, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Connecting the Right Businesses to the Right Customers

    Frootful Marketing is a premier full-service digital marketing agency for startups. Whether you're starting from scratch with your business, launching a new product, or ready to elevate your brand to new heights, we have the perfect solution for you...

    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Born from code, built for business

    Cascade Web Solutions is at the forefront of revolutionizing web design. Our specialization lies in the creation of Next.js websites, a technology favored by industry giants such as TikTok and Nike. These websites surpass conventional WordPress setups, delivering enhanced performance and seamless user...

    Location
    Richland, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing For Wineries

    We help wineries get more tasting room reservations, online wine sales, and wine club subscriptions through search marketing campaigns...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Move the Needle. See Growth.

    We help B2B companies scale smarter, working as a true partner to convert ad spend into qualified pipeline with data-driven strategies and exceptional service...

    Location
    Golden, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Custom Websites. Exceptional Support.

    Zona Digital specializes in creating and maintaining pixel-perfect websites tailored to any business. The agency offers comprehensive services from custom web design and development to ongoing support and maintenance. With a focus on quality and reliability, Zona Digital ensures that each website remains a...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Optimizing Search and Social for Growth.

    SEOSMO Company is a Los Angeles based digital marketing agency founded in 2023. With a compact team of fewer than 50 professionals, the firm offers comprehensive SEO, social media optimization (SMO), PPC, and e-commerce SEO services to businesses...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Boost Your Brand with a Marketing Agency and Digital Advertising Experts That Deliver Results.

    We push the envelope for you. We are continually exploring new marketing strategies and emerging technologies...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A Marketing Agency Custom-built For B2B & Industrial

    protocol 80, Inc. is a full-service B2B digital marketing and sales agency that improves your companys results where they matter most today online...

    Location
    Lewis Run, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Trusted E-commerce Partners To Be The Catalyst For Your Brand.

    eComCatalyst is a full-service Amazon/e-Commerce agency. Formerly known as E-BusinessOnline, eComCatalyst was founded by Fred McKinnon with over 20+ years of experience selling on Amazon and over $100M in revenue. We provide consulting, projects, and full account management including listing...

    Location
    St. Simons Island, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Serving Hawaii businesses in web design and SEO services.

    Malama Digital is a Hawaii-based web design and SEO agency focused on creating beautiful, high-performing websites that drive traffic and boost your online presence. We combine expert web development with strategic SEO to help businesses grow and succeed online...

    Location
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • More Customers. Better conversion. Faster growth.

    At Adalystic Marketing, we know firsthand that lean marketing teams can achieve big things with the right tools, strategy, and players. As a boutique digital marketing agency, we specialize in serving small to mid-sized organizations, providing data-driven solutions to help you reach your goals.Our...

    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Our passion is helping companies grow efficiently and strategically so there are no wasted efforts.

    We Use Our Expertise To Help Companies Grow BetterOur mission is to empower and train businesses on how to optimize their business operations. Through a strategic combination of marketing and sales tactics, otherwise known as revenue operations, we aim to help businesses grow efficiently and be in control...

    Location
    Bozeman, Montana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Legal Guardian, leaders in SEO for lawyers. We help attorneys grow their law firms.

    Legal Guardian Digital is a law firm lead generation agency that specializes in SEO for lawyers, local SEO, web design, and PPC. Tired of poor results? We can help...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
  • Accelerating Growth Through Strategy

    Leadflow is a data-driven marketing agency that helps businesses scale through innovative strategies and targeted campaigns. With expertise in lead generation and digital advertising, the agency delivers measurable results that drive revenue and customer engagement...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Make Your Presence Known

    Bradley Built is a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping trade businesses grow their online presence. The agency specializes in working with contractors and service professionals, providing tailored digital solutions that showcase their skills, connect them with local customers, and generate...

    Location
    Vancouver, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Facebook Ads Agency For Founders Who Hate Wasted Spend

    QuickAds.ai is a Facebook ads agency that uses AI-driven tools and creative automation to build high-performance ad campaigns for eCommerce brands and small to mid-sized businesses...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Online Advertising Agency

    Advertising Online Agency provides paid media services including social ads, PPC and search campaigns and can support LinkedIn ads among its full digital marketing stack...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A Display Advertising Agency

    Innis Maggiore delivers display advertising campaigns rooted in brand positioning and strategic targeting. The agency leverages creative banners, rich media, video and programmatic placements to raise brand awareness and reach the right audience...

    Location
    Canton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Reach Your Ideal Audience.

    Hearst DMS delivers display advertising campaigns across a wide network of premium local and national sites to connect clients with their ideal audience. It merges targeted placements with data-driven optimization to maximize ad performance and conversions...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Infiltrate Your Target Audience's Browsing Experience With Targeted Display Ads.

    Idea Stream Marketing builds display advertising campaigns that combine audience targeting, creative design, and data-driven optimization to reach the right users at the right time. The agency treats each campaign as a growth channel not just for visibility, but for tangible leads and conversions...

    Location
    Hicksville, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

7 FAQs About PPC Agencies in the US

What services does a pay per click agency in the US provide?

Pay per click agencies in the US offer a full spectrum of specialized services that integrate paid media into the broader marketing and revenue strategy and enable businesses to acquire more customers and grow demand on targeted channels

Guided by data to make spend decisions, eliminate waste, and maximize return on investment (ROI), the role of these specialists is to make each advertising dollar accountable.  

As part of its portfolio, a PPC agency provides campaign planning, keyword research, ad creation, copywriting, bid management, budget allocation, A/B testing, and performance tracking.

Professional PPC services are greatly sought after, as the majority of companies (60%) outsource PPC managementto agencies, while 20% work with freelancers, and only one in five businesses maintains an in-house paid media team.

How much does a pay-per-click agency charge in the US?

PPC companies in the US typically charge from $100 to $150 per hour. In addition to hourly-based models, these agencies operate on the following pricing models: 

  • Fixed monthly fee or a subscription: Ranges from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the campaign size and scope 
  • Percentage of ad spend: Typically falls between 10-30%, with the percentage often decreasing as ad spend increases 
  • Performance-based pricing: Payment is tied to results, such as the number of leads or conversions generated 
  • Project-based pricing: Entails a one-time fee for a specific project, unaffected by ad spend 

Predominantly, agencies price their services based on a % of monthly ad spend, with over 50% of PPC companies using this model as their primary. Following closely at 33%-35% are agencies charging a flat monthly fee. 

What do US pay-per-click agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?

 Setup fees, creative production, tracking implementation, and tool costs rarely appear in the proposal. Here’s what to expect: 

Add-on Typical range 
One-time setup fee$500 – $2,500
Conversion tracking setup$300 – $1,500
Ad creative production$300 – $1,500/month
Tool subscriptions$100 – $500/month
Early termination fee1 - 3 months retainer

Before signing, ask for a sample first invoice from a client at your scope level. 

How do I know if I'm hiring the right pay per click company in the US for my budget?

Most PPC agencies have an effective minimum. Below roughly $3,000 in monthly ad spend, there is not enough data volume for the bidding algorithm to optimize, and not enough margin for the agency to staff the account with anyone senior. If an agency is willing to take any budget without flagging this, that is worth noting. 

Budget fit also affects how you should think about pricing. An agency charging a percentage of ad spend earns more when you spend more. Considering that, at lower budgets, misalignment is manageable, but above $20,000 a month, it becomes a real incentive problem. 

Before signing, ask directly how their fee structure changes as your spend scales. 

What is a realistic timeline to see results from a PPC agency, and what should I expect week by week?

A well-run PPC engagement should show directional movement in cost-per-conversion within three months. 

Here is what the agency should be delivering at each stage: 

  • Days 1 to 30: Conversion tracking confirmed, campaign structure built, baseline CPA or ROAS established, and a documented hypothesis about what will move performance and why. 
  • Days 30 to 60: Active testing underway with ad copy variants, audience segments, and match type adjustments. You should be able to see what is being tested and what the agency expects to learn from it. 
  • Days 60 to 90: Early performance data available. The agency should be able to tell you what did/didn’t work and what changes are planned for the strategy going forward. 

How can I tell if my current PPC strategy is underperforming before I hire anyone?

Check these five things before you brief a single agency: 

  • Conversion tracking is recording the wrong events. If your campaigns are optimizing toward page views or session starts instead of form fills, calls, or purchases, every performance number in your account is built on a bad signal. 
  • Your search terms report is full of irrelevant queries. If you are paying for clicks from searches that have nothing to do with what you sell, your negative keyword strategy is either absent or neglected. 
  • Cost per conversion has been climbing with no change in targeting. Gradual CPA increases without a plausible explanation usually mean the account has not been actively managed; automated bidding running on its own is not optimization. 
  • Your best-performing campaigns have never been tested. If ad copy, landing pages, and audience segments have been static for more than 90 days, the performance is not being optimized; it is merely running. 
  • You have no visibility into which campaigns are driving revenue. If your reporting stops at leads or clicks and does not connect to closed business, you cannot tell what is working. 

What are the red flags when evaluating PPC agencies in the US?

Here are some common warning signs to watch out for PPC agencies in the US: 

  • They guarantee specific results. PPC runs on an auction. No one controls what competitors bid, how the algorithm weights signals, or how your landing page converts.  
  • Their reporting lives in a proprietary dashboard you cannot export. If your performance data only exists inside their platform, you own nothing when the relationship ends. 
  • They have never worked in your vertical. Industry context affects keyword intent, competitor behavior, and conversion patterns. An agency learning your space on your budget is a real cost. 
  • They push to increase the budget before the current spending is profitable. Scaling an unprofitable account spends more money at the same losing rate. 

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