Content Strategist salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$78,039
$8,690
Additional Cash Compensation
$86,729
Total Compensation
Median: 70,000
Min: $11K
Max: $210K
How Much Does a Content Strategist Make in US?
The average salary for a Content Strategist in US is $78,039. The average additional cash compensation for a Content Strategist in US is $8,690. The average total compensation for a Content Strategist in US is $86,729. Content Strategist salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Content Strategist employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Content Strategist Salary by gender
The average Content Strategist salary for women is $78,655 and the average Content Strategist salary for men is $98,391.
Content Strategist Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Content Strategist with 7+ years of experience is $113,647. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $60,813.
Content Strategist Salary ranges
The most common Content Strategist salary in US is between $90k - $100k.
Average Content salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Editor | $70,814 | Min: $0K Max: $200K |
| Copywriter | $73,133 | Min: $30K Max: $230K |
| Content Strategist | $78,039 | Min: $11K Max: $210K |
| Technical Writer | $78,100 | Min: $20K Max: $224K |
| Content Manager | $79,023 | Min: $0K Max: $230K |
| Content Marketing Manager | $87,207 | Min: $0K Max: $195K |
| Senior Technical Writer | $98,091 | Min: $57K Max: $200K |
FAQ
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A content strategist strategizes, plans, and writes content across various media channels to fulfill marketing goals and company objectives.
Q:
How to become a content strategist?
A.
In addition to an educational background in marketing, communications, or a related field, content strategists typically have experience in roles like copywriter or content creator.
Q:
How much does a content strategist make?
A.
The salary range for a content strategist is $42K-$210K. The average salary for a Content Strategist in US is $78,039.
Career Info
Content Strategist jobs in US
Skills that affect Content Strategist salaries in US
1
Ad Copy
6% have this skill
2
Content Strategy
5% have this skill
3
Analytical Research
4% have this skill
4
B2B content
3% have this skill
5
Blogging
3% have this skill
6
Content Marketing
3% have this skill
Average Content Strategist Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Content Strategist make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $98,136 on average.
Recent Content Strategist salaries in US
$56,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Content Specialist reported a yearly salary of $56,000 with +$1,680 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago, IL
$56,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Content Specialist reported a yearly salary of $56,000 with +$1,680 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago, IL
$200,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr Director of Strategic Programs reported a yearly salary of $200,000 with +$34,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Austin, TX
$180,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of Content Marketing reported a yearly salary of $180,000 with +$30,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A Content Lead reported a yearly salary of $105,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A senior content writer reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$30,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$75,000
Yearly Salary
A Content Strategist reported a yearly salary of $75,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of Creative Strategy reported a yearly salary of $135,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Remote
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A Information Architect + Content Lead reported a yearly salary of $80,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1-10 Employees
Austin, TX
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Content Marketing Specialist reported a yearly salary of $100,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA