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Social media strategist salary in Los Angeles, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Social Media Strategist make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$78,024
7%
above national average
Average $78,024
Low $59,779
High $101,837

The average salary for a social media strategist is $78,024 per year in Los Angeles, CA. 26 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 4, 2026).

Social Media Strategist job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Paid Media Creative Strategist...
Hexclad2.8out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Social Media Strategist in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Riot Games
 
$107,000per year
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Publicis Groupe
 
$102,829per year
Capital Staffing Solutions
 
$98,800per year
Razorfish
 
$98,500per year
LUCY IN THE SKY
 
$95,000per year
Terry Hines & Associates
 
$95,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Social Media Strategists near Los Angeles, CA

  1. Culver City, CA
    $161,580 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $115,307 per year
  3. West Hollywood, CA
    $87,060 per year
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $82,349 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $80,998 per year

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The average salary for a Social Media Strategist is $78,024 per year in Los Angeles, CA. This figure is based on 26 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 4, 2026.

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Social Media Strategist salaries in Los Angeles, CA typically range between a low of $59,779 and a high of $101,837 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Social Media Strategist in Los Angeles, CA include Culver City, CA at $161,580 per year, San Francisco, CA at $115,307 per year, and West Hollywood, CA at $87,060 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Social Media Strategist in Los Angeles, CA include Riot Games ($107,000 per year) and Publicis Groupe ($102,829 per year).

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