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Social media manager salary in United States

How much does a Social Media Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$65,744
Average $65,744
Low $41,048
High $105,299

The average salary for a social media manager is $65,744 per year in the United States. 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Social Media Manager job openings in United States

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Social Media Manager
Create & Cultivate
Remote
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Social Media Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rehmann
 
$240,000per year
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Cisco
 
$214,050per year
Snap Inc.
 
$203,000per year
Dunham & Jones Law Firm
 
$200,000per year
Sony Interactive Entertainment
 
$193,378per year
Roblox
 
$187,050per year

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Highest paying cities for Social Media Managers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $83,169 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $76,437 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $75,840 per year
  4. Pasadena, CA
    $73,194 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $60,705 per year

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The average salary for a Social Media Manager is $65,744 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 October 18, 2026.

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Social Media Manager salaries typically range between a low of $41,048 and a high of $105,299 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 $83,169 per year, Chicago, IL at $76,437 per year, and Los Angeles, CA at $75,840 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Social Media Manager include Rehmann ($240,000 per year) and Cisco ($214,050 per year).

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