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
Junior (0-2 yrs)
$40K\u2013$60K
median: $50K
Mid (2-5 yrs)
$60K\u2013$90K
median: $75K
Senior (5-8 yrs)
$85K\u2013$130K
median: $105K
Lead/Director
$110K\u2013$160K
median: $135K
Salary by City
New York
$55K\u2013$130K
median: $85K
San Francisco
$60K\u2013$140K
median: $90K
Los Angeles
$50K\u2013$120K
median: $80K
Chicago
$45K\u2013$100K
median: $70K
Remote (US)
$50K\u2013$110K
median: $75K
Top Skills Required
Content CreationTikTokInstagramCommunity ManagementAnalytics
Open Social Media Manager Positions
Associate Social Media Manager
Condé Nast • New York, NY
Social MediaMid-level$65K–$85K6d
ContentTikTokCommunity
TMZ Social Media Intern - Summer 2026
TMZ • Los Angeles, CA
Social MediaIntern$18K–$22K1w
ContentTikTokCommunity
Social Media Manager
Starwood Hotels • New York, NY
Social MediaMid-level$75K–$100K1w
ContentTikTokCommunity
Social Media Manager
Gossip Genie • Chicago, IL
Social MediaJunior$45K–$55K1w
ContentTikTokCommunity