Social Media Manager salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$73,547
$19,338
Additional Cash Compensation
$92,885
Total Compensation
Median: 70,000
Min: $28K
Max: $170K
How Much Does a Social Media Manager Make in US?
The average salary for a Social Media Manager in US is $73,547. The average additional cash compensation for a Social Media Manager in US is $19,338. The average total compensation for a Social Media Manager in US is $92,885. 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 $967,987 and the average Social Media Manager salary for men is $88,557.
Social Media Manager Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Social Media Manager with 7+ years of experience is $92,871. 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 $40k - $50k.
Average Marketing salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
---|---|---|
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
Q:
A.
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.
Q:
How to become a social media manager?
A.
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 $73,547.
Career Info
Social Media Manager jobs in US
Skills that affect Social Media Manager salaries in US
1
Brand Marketing & Strategy
2% have this skill
2
Audience Analytics
2% have this skill
3
Social Media Marketing & Strategy
1% have this skill
4
Community Management
1% have this skill
5
Copywriting
1% have this skill
6
Customer Relationship Management
1% 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
$92,700
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $92,700
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$76,801
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Coordinator reported a yearly salary of $76,801 with +$6,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Austin, TX
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$50,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A Employer Brand Manager reported a yearly salary of $105,000 with +$31,500 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Seattle, WA
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $135,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston, MA
$82,500
Yearly Salary
A Paid Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $82,500
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $70,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $60,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Des Moines, IA
$72,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $72,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Cincinnati, OH
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Social Media Manager reported a yearly salary of $60,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
San Diego, CA