Social media manager salary in United States

The average salary for a Social Media Manager is $65,157 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Social Media Manager salaries typically range between a low of $40,899 and a high of $103,801 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Social Media Manager include New York, NY at $81,934 per year, Pasadena, CA at $75,722 per year, and Chicago, IL at $74,669 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Social Media Manager include CRUSOE ($290,000 per year) and Rehmann ($240,000 per year).