SEO Specialist salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$55,048
$5,411
Additional Cash Compensation
$60,459
Total Compensation
Median: 50,000
Min: $38K
Max: $165K
How Much Does a SEO Specialist Make in US?
The average salary for a SEO Specialist in US is $55,048. The average additional cash compensation for a SEO Specialist in US is $5,411. The average total compensation for a SEO Specialist in US is $60,459. SEO Specialist salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous SEO Specialist employees in US.
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Salary Insights
SEO Specialist Salary by gender
The average SEO Specialist salary for women is $66,420 and the average SEO Specialist salary for men is $66,851.
SEO Specialist Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a SEO Specialist with 7+ years of experience is $82,200. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $51,867.
SEO Specialist Salary ranges
The most common SEO Specialist salary in US is between $40k - $50k.
Average Marketing salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
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SEO Specialist | $55,048 | Min: $38K Max: $165K |
Marketing Assistant | $55,894 | Min: $43K Max: $110K |
Marketing Coordinator | $59,034 | Min: $13K Max: $115K |
Marketing Associate | $60,824 | Min: $15K Max: $150K |
Public Relations Specialist | $61,353 | Min: $30K Max: $140K |
Event Planner | $64,781 | Min: $35K Max: $176K |
Market Research Analyst | $68,337 | Min: $60K Max: $80K |
Community Manager | $68,469 | Min: $36K Max: $200K |
Copywriter | $73,133 | Min: $30K Max: $230K |
Social Media Manager | $73,547 | Min: $28K Max: $170K |
Email Marketing Manager | $79,484 | Min: $48K Max: $200K |
SEO Manager | $80,585 | Min: $35K Max: $200K |
Public Relations Manager | $84,934 | Min: $44K Max: $240K |
Marketing Specialist | $85,140 | Min: $51K Max: $185K |
Marketing Analyst | $86,906 | Min: $62K Max: $185K |
Content Marketing Manager | $87,240 | Min: $0K Max: $195K |
Digital Marketing Manager | $88,512 | Min: $28K Max: $224K |
Marketing Project Manager | $88,986 | Min: $74K Max: $150K |
Marketing Manager | $93,517 | Min: $36K Max: $230K |
Marketing Operations Manager | $96,917 | Min: $27K Max: $220K |
Brand Manager | $104,200 | Min: $12K Max: $315K |
Senior Marketing Manager | $118,180 | Min: $65K Max: $250K |
Product Marketing Manager | $119,266 | Min: $55K Max: $325K |
Senior Product Marketing Manager | $140,933 | Min: $70K Max: $325K |
Director of Marketing | $148,648 | Min: $40K Max: $300K |
Director of Product Marketing | $173,987 | Min: $90K Max: $534K |
Vice President of Marketing | $201,080 | Min: $0K Max: $505K |
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) | $224,612 | Min: $0K Max: $475K |
FAQ
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An SEO specialist works to improve a website's ranking on search engines through keyword research, content creation, and executing other optimization strategies.
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How to become an SEO specialist?
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Since there is no one way to begin a career in SEO, many begin in various educational fields like communications, marketing, English or a related field.
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How much does an SEO specialist make?
A.
The salary range for an SEO specialist is $38K-$130K. The average salary for a SEO Specialist in US is $55,048.
Career Info
SEO Specialist jobs in US
Skills that affect SEO Specialist salaries in US
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Audience Analytics
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Search Engine Optimization
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Web Analytics
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Brand Marketing & Strategy
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Copywriting
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Marketing Research & Strategy
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Average SEO Specialist Salary by Company Size
People with the job title SEO Specialist make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $66,750 on average.
Recent SEO Specialist salaries in US
$83,500
Yearly Salary
A SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $83,500
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$124,800
Yearly Salary
A SEO Manager reported a yearly salary of $124,800
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$75,000
Yearly Salary
A eCommerce Merchandiser reported a yearly salary of $75,000 with +$7,500 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$88,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Enterprise Strategist reported a yearly salary of $88,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$88,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Enterprise Strategist reported a yearly salary of $88,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $70,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Remote
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A VP/Director of SEO reported a yearly salary of $165,000 with +$16,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $85,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Analyst reported a yearly salary of $60,000
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Remote
$61,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $61,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
1-5 Reports