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

623 Companies-Rankings updated: August 21, 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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  • T3 Marketing is more than just a marketing company. We're an agency partner built on technology, transparency, and best-in-market solutions...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Grow Your Business

    Momentum supports small local businesses in improving their Google rankings through strategic SEO solutions. By implementing tailored optimization techniques, the agency enhances online visibility and search performance. This ultimately drives increased website traffic and attracts more customers...

    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Digital Excellence, One Mind at a Time

    Elevate your digital presence with Mindshare Consulting Inc, Austin's premier agency for digital marketing, web design, and advertising. Unlock growth, engage audiences, and achieve remarkable results with our expertise...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reach More Convert Faster Grow Smarter

    Discover Zynova - a results-driven digital marketing agency helping emergency clinics, auto shops, law firms, and medspas grow online visibility and lead generation...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reach The Digital Mountaintop

    Local Lead Growth is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping local businesses generate more leads through SEO, Google Ads, AI automation, web design, and conversion-focused marketing...

    Location
    North Attleborough, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Online Searches Into Patient Appointments

    Get Patients Flow helps doctors, clinics, and healthcare practices attract more patients through proven digital marketing strategies...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing For The Artificial Intelligence Era

    Brevard SEM is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Melbourne, FL, serving businesses nationwide. Our senior team has been marketing businesses since 2001. We offer Web Development, Search Visibility, AI Visibility and Paid Marketing campaigns that are built for ROI...

    Location
    Melbourne FL, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Legal Services Growth

    A comprehensive creative agency, ONE400 partners with law and legal tech firms to create innovative services and increase market share...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Results! Not Promises

    Just Web Agency helps businesses grow online; this means increasing the traffic to your website and raising the awareness of brand, products or services you offer. We focus on bringing the right technology, user experience design and marketing strategy to help our clients sell more, ship more and come to...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unique Reporting For A Unique Approach

    Our team was built to provide our partners with a full-scope of digital marketing services. From website design and development, to paid ads, to ongoing SEO & business consulting, we strive to be your one stop for everything digital...

    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make the law more human.

    Nomos Marketing is a law firm marketing agency founded by an attorney and built on the belief that the most human law firm wins. We help lawyers grow through storytelling, SEO, website design, Google Ads, and brand strategy. Our human-centered approach blends strategy, data, and authentic messaging to make...

    Location
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Turn Searches Into Booked Jobs

    At Blume, we help home service businesses turn their websites and digital presence into powerful tools for visibility, credibility, and lead generation. We're not here to build you "just a website" or run ads that disappear into the noise. We're here to build your complete online engine for growth...

    Location
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Agency Your Competitors Hope You Never Find.

    GoBIG Systems is a Broken Arrow SEO and web design agency that gets local businesses to #1 on Google and keeps them there. We've ranked 130+ businesses first across 35+ markets, with clients holding the top spot for years. No contracts and a real U.S. team that lives where you do. We handle SEO, local SEO...

    Location
    Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing Expertise Built for Law Firms

    Legal Internet Marketing (operated by SLS Consulting, Inc.) is a seasoned digital marketing agency specializing in online marketing for law firms. With over two decades of experience, the firm offers services such as search engine optimization (SEO), responsive web design, content marketing, social media...

    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Born Digital

    We are data-driven innovators. And we’re not afraid to do things a little differently. We combine technology and creativity to power sophisticated marketing solutions. Since 2008 we’ve been developing our in-house technology to create innovative marketing campaigns that meet potential customer needs and...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • You Learn, We Design, They Enjoy

    New Wave Digital Designs is a web design, SEO and graphic design agency located in central New Jersey. We service small and mid-size companies of all industries...

    Location
    Newark, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovative Web, Mobile and Marketing Solutions

    Integrated Webworks delivers data-driven web, mobile and digital-marketing solutions that help organizations grow online. Founded in Jacksonville in 2003, the award-winning agency designs custom websites, builds mobile apps and drives integrated campaigns that boost visibility and revenue across the...

    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Found Online and Offline.

    Local Presence SEO, LLC is a digital marketing company which focuses on SEO. To create top results from seo, we are experts in on-page optimization, off-page link building, web design, social media management, citation management, reputation management and off-line business building strategies...

    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Website Exists. The Visibility System Does Not.

    Ivan Jimenez (DIGITAL IVAN) is a revenue website architect who builds authority assets for service businesses engineered to be found, trusted, and chosen...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Are A Dynamic Digital Marketing Agency In NJ

    Bizmap LLC is a New Jersey web marketing agency. Our company provides full stack, web marketing solutions to businesses seeking to grow their online presence. Our team stays well-informed in the digital world so that our clients can get back to business...

    Location
    Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Fueling Your Brands Boldest Moves

    At Brand Pro Max, we don't just market we ignite movements. Were the spark that turns brands into bold, unforgettable experiences. Fueled by creativity, driven by data, and powered by community vibes, we break the mold of traditional marketing. We create connections that last, laughs that echo, and growth...

    Location
    Cerritos, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Are Here For Your Every Creative And Technical Need!

    Kake Multimedia provides development and consulting services to businesses and organizations of all sizes ranging from start ups to exit planners. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you succeed...

    Location
    Plainfield, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Don't Mess With Josephine.

    We are a groundbreaking and innovative digital marketing agency that will make your business stand out thanks to our extensive knowledge in branding, web design and development, SEO, PPC, social media management, E-commerce and much more. Today, having a good product or service is not enough. You need to make...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connecting You to Customers, The Easy Way

    Easy Street Social provides the latest in Social Media Management and online marketing skills for small to large businesses. We stay up to date with the latest techniques and best practices to ensure the highest level of results and trustworthiness for all of our clients. A.I. is the latest tool in our...

    Location
    Toledo, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Transforming Ideas Into Digital Excellence

    Marketing Powered is a Florida based growth marketing agency delivering AI driven SEO, PPC, lead generation, web development, social media campaigns, and reputation management for businesses across the United States...

    Location
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Advertising & Marketing Pioneers

    PCF International is a full service Advertising Agency/Marketing firm since 1996. PCF focuses on building strong brands and increasing a client's ROI...

    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Comet Creative is a full-service creative agency.

    For over thirty years we’ve created dynamic connections between clients and their ideal customers. Our branding creates memorable experiences that add business value...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We have years of expertise assisting organizations exactly like yours to expand.

    Our team of experts is passionate about seeing our clients succeed, and we have a track record of delivering outstanding results.We provide a wide range of services, including search engine optimization, web design, pay-per-click advertising, email marketing, and many other strategies to help you connect...

    Location
    Delta, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Business Growth Partners.

    Incend Media helps organizations improve search visibility, AI discoverability, customer acquisition, and long-term growth through connected digital systems...

    Location
    Springfield, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Fastest Growing IT Company

    ABTACH DMCC is a UAE-based company that offers a wide range of services to meet client needs. We analyze every aspect of your business, including its history and organizational patterns. This in-depth approach allows us to provide customized solutions, from social media marketing to SEO services...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
  • Digital Marketing for Law Firms and Construction

    Carlos Arias & Co is a boutique marketing agency based in Boca Raton, Florida, specializing in law firms and construction companies. Since 2001, weve delivered digital marketing and web development solutions built by seasoned strategists and engineers. We work with a limited number of clients to stay...

    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Clear Path to Sustainable Growth

    InSync Media is a marketing agency that helps growing businesses develop smarter and more sustainable marketing systems. The company specializes in branding, SEO, and strategic marketing solutions designed to strengthen online visibility and support long-term business growth. With a focus on transparency and...

    Location
    Montrose, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing Sux. We Fix It.

    We hate marketing more than you do. We've seen agencies take advantage of clients, ad platforms waste small-business budgets, and good people get overwhelmed by the complexity of marketing. That's why were here. We help local businesses get higher-performing SEO, web design, branding, and more...

    Location
    Auburn Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Web Solutions For Digital Growth

    We're a digital agency proudly based in New York City. We design and develop custom websites that help businesses with their digital growth, including e-commerce, search engine optimization (SEO), and branding...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Level Up Your Marketing — Foster Web Style!

    Foster Web Marketing provides comprehensive marketing solutions specifically tailored to attorneys, doctors and other professionals. From SEO optimization to book writing services, FWM uses its innovative Dynamic Self-Syndication (DSS) content management system for simple website updating and the integration...

    Location
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Built to Generate Leads. Designed to Drive Revenue.

    Revenue systems for local service businesses and real estate teams that turn inquiries into appointments...

    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Design, Develop & Manage World-Class Websites.

    Born in Boston in 1996, RooSites is an award-winning small business web design and management firm with offices in Boston, Foxboro, Massachusetts, and Dunedin, Florida. We build mobile-friendly websites and our world-class management plans offer clients a single monthly fee to handle hosting, content, social...

    Location
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Design Websites That Turn Clicks Into Clients

    Nimbus Media isn't your average Webflow agency. Since 2019, we've been obsessed with one thing: shipping websites to make people say "Wow." We deliver slick, high-performance sites that don't just look good- they convert. No fluff, no filler-just results...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Spark Of Haven

    Friendly Design is a leading web design company in Michigan, specializing in innovative website development solutions that convert visitors into customers by offering the latest in design, development, and search engine optimization. Whether you need a simple informational site, a comprehensive e-commerce...

    Location
    Farmington Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Growth Catalyst for Your Business

    Konan & Spade is a creative agency and law firm marketing agency. We craft high-performance brands, websites, and digital strategies for law firms and startups across the UAE, USA, Canada, and India merging design, SEO, and AI to deliver measurable, market-ready results...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We help your business scale to new heights with innovative AI-driven strategies.

    We deliver results-driven solutions as a leading AI Optimization Agency in the USA. Our expertise covers every aspect of digital marketing, ensuring your business stays ahead in a competitive market...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Lawyer Marketing Experts for AI visibility

    Accel Marketing Solutions helps law firms attract more clients with lawyer-focused SEO, custom attorney websites, and legal content marketing. Our responsive designs, optimized blogs, professional videos, and targeted PPC ads are built for law firm lead generation...

    Location
    Montvale, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Client Acquisition Systems For Local Businesses

    Sharcon helps businesses streamline operations and scale efficiently through AI-powered automation and custom software solutions. We design intelligent workflows, AI chatbots, CRM integrations, and modern web platforms that reduce manual work and improve customer experiences. Our solutions are tailored for...

    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One Membership. Every Service. No Limitations.

    We are revolutionizing how you access design & technology. Commonwealth Creative is a Virginia-based studio partnering with companies, organizations, and founders to build modern, technology-driven brands without the bloat or bureaucracy. We don't do retainers with asterisks, scopes that balloon, or timelines...

    Location
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $169/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing & SEO That Generates Real Leads

    San Diego Marketing & SEO is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization, web design and development, PPC management, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, reputation management, and online presence analysis...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Solutions, Creative Results

    Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, we believe in tailoring every package to fit the unique needs of each client. We don't confine ourselves to one niche because your brand is as unique as your fingerprint. Avanti Creativo is where creativity meets results, and where your brand's journey becomes a...

    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Breathing Life Into Digital

    We want to increase opportunities for small businesses to provide their best products and services to more of their community...

    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A performance based digital growth agency offering full-stack marketing solutions.

    We think outside the box and are confident about delivering exceptional results in every digital channel.We firmly believe in our vision that the only limits that exist are those you put on yourself, and we are on a mission to remove them from your life...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Rock-Solid Design for Web & Print

    Granat Design is an established, award-winning studio offering web design, digital marketing, graphic design and more.We've been in business in South Florida for over 30 years and are located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.Want more Info? Call us today at 561-909-7601...

    Location
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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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