Social Media Manager salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$72,848
$7,219
Additional Cash Compensation
$80,067
Total Compensation
Median: 70,000
Min: $40K
Max: $160K
How Much Does a Social Media Manager Make in US?
The average salary for a Social Media Manager in US is $72,848. The average additional cash compensation for a Social Media Manager in US is $7,219. The average total compensation for a Social Media Manager in US is $80,067. Social Media Manager salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Social Media Manager employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Social Media Manager Salary by gender
The average Social Media Manager salary for women is $66,279 and the average Social Media Manager salary for men is $86,950.
Social Media Manager Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Social Media Manager with 7+ years of experience is $83,760. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $53,375.
Social Media Manager Salary ranges
The most common Social Media Manager salary in US is between $70k - $80k.
Average Marketing salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
---|---|---|
Marketing Assistant | $45,055 | Min: $43K Max: $50K |
SEO Specialist | $54,809 | Min: $38K Max: $130K |
Marketing Coordinator | $59,132 | Min: $34K Max: $115K |
Public Relations Specialist | $61,160 | Min: $37K Max: $140K |
Marketing Associate | $61,396 | Min: $36K Max: $150K |
Marketing Specialist | $63,876 | Min: $51K Max: $100K |
Event Planner | $64,225 | Min: $40K Max: $168K |
Market Research Analyst | $64,949 | Min: $60K Max: $73K |
Community Manager | $67,271 | Min: $36K Max: $162K |
Marketing Analyst | $68,504 | Min: $62K Max: $85K |
Copywriter | $72,341 | Min: $38K Max: $230K |
Social Media Manager | $72,848 | Min: $40K Max: $160K |
Marketing Project Manager | $77,384 | Min: $74K Max: $86K |
Email Marketing Manager | $78,333 | Min: $48K Max: $200K |
SEO Manager | $80,083 | Min: $50K Max: $200K |
Public Relations Manager | $82,992 | Min: $44K Max: $210K |
Content Marketing Manager | $85,587 | Min: $40K Max: $210K |
Digital Marketing Manager | $86,980 | Min: $45K Max: $200K |
Marketing Manager | $91,155 | Min: $36K Max: $210K |
Marketing Operations Manager | $95,952 | Min: $48K Max: $220K |
Brand Manager | $103,704 | Min: $37K Max: $265K |
Senior Marketing Manager | $116,751 | Min: $65K Max: $250K |
Product Marketing Manager | $117,792 | Min: $55K Max: $325K |
Senior Product Marketing Manager | $138,405 | Min: $70K Max: $325K |
Director of Marketing | $146,117 | Min: $50K Max: $300K |
Director of Product Marketing | $171,002 | Min: $90K Max: $534K |
Vice President of Marketing | $197,685 | Min: $116K Max: $505K |
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) | $225,399 | Min: $80K Max: $485K |
FAQ
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Social media managers develop and execute strategies to grow a brand or company's social media presence. They typically create digital content, create social marketing campaigns and engage with online audiences.
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How to become a social media manager?
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Social media managers typically have bachelor’s degrees in fields that provide experience in communication and business like communications, marketing, journalism or public relations. To become a social media manager, candidates need to have built a portfolio of work demonstrating extensive experience and understanding of creating and managing content for multiple social media platforms.
Q:
How much does a social media manager make?
A.
The salary range of a social media manager is $40K-$160K. The average salary for a Social Media Manager in US is $72,848.
Career Info
Social Media Manager jobs in US

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Group Leader Social Media Marketing & Strategy
+49
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Social Media Editor
+23
Summary:The Social Media Editor creates and curates content across social media platforms to grow and engage audiences. They should be skilled at utilizing analytics to adapt to audience feedback and improve engagement. They are familiar with different social media channels and able to collaborate with other team members to meet goals.What you will do:
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+44
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Social Media Manager
+78
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Paid Social Media Manager
+51
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Skills that affect Social Media Manager salaries in US
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Audience Analytics
1% have this skill
2
Brand Marketing & Strategy
1% have this skill
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Social Media Marketing & Strategy
1% have this skill
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Community Management
1% have this skill
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Copywriting
1% have this skill
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Affiliate Marketing
0% have this skill
Average Social Media Manager Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Social Media Manager make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $82,488 on average.
Recent Social Media Manager salaries in US
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Account Manager reported a yearly salary of $80,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$59,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Strategist reported a yearly salary of $59,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$73,500
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $73,500
7+ Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$80,080
Yearly Salary
A Social and Partner Marketing Manager reported a yearly salary of $80,080 with +$2,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Austin, TX
1-5 Reports
$84,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $84,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$78,000
Yearly Salary
A Social media account manGer reported a yearly salary of $78,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Kansas City, MO
1-5 Reports
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Associate manager influencers & content partnerships reported a yearly salary of $70,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$53,300
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $53,300
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Houston, TX
1-5 Reports
$71,500
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $71,500 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
1-5 Reports
$51,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $51,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Baltimore, MD