Social Media Manager Salary
Social Media Managers build and manage a brand’s presence across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other platforms. They create content, manage communities, and drive engagement.
Salary by seniority
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K+
Junior (0-2 yrs)
$40K–$60K
Median: $50K
Mid (2-5 yrs)
$60K–$90K
Median: $75K
Senior (5-8 yrs)
$85K–$130K
Median: $105K
Lead/Director
$110K–$160K
Median: $135K
Salary by city
New York
$55K–$130K
median: $85K
San Francisco
$60K–$140K
median: $90K
Los Angeles
$50K–$120K
median: $80K
Chicago
$45K–$100K
median: $70K
Remote (US)
$50K–$110K
median: $75K
Top skills required
Open Social Media Manager roles
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Jetzy • Anywhere
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Runpod • Anywhere
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Digital Marketing Specialist (Social Media)
Aston Carter • Anywhere
Social MediaMid-level2w
ContentTikTokCommunity