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Social media manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$64,139
Average $64,139
Low $40,543
High $101,469

The average salary for a social media manager is $64,139 per year in the United States. 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Social Media Manager job openings in United States

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Content Creator / Social Media...
Tomo's Tackle
Salem, MA
From $20 an hour
Full-time
1 hour 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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Snap Inc.
 
$203,000per year
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Dunham & Jones Law Firm
 
$200,000per year
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Roblox
 
$187,050per year
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
 
$180,000per year
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ConocoPhillips
 
$180,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Media Managers near United States

  1. Pasadena, CA
    $74,199 per year
  2. Fairfield, NJ
    $66,562 per year
  3. Overland Park, KS
    $58,610 per year
  4. Burr Ridge, IL
    $56,368 per year
  5. Johnston, IA
    $55,879 per year

Where can a Social Media Manager earn more?

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