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Content manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Content Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$82,594
Average $82,594
Low $47,523
High $143,546

The average salary for a content manager is $82,594 per year in the United States. 702 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 9, 2026).

Content Manager job openings in United States

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Digital Content Manager
Hospital for Special Surgery4.2out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$72,000 - $109,500 a year
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Content Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Apple
 
$223,250per year
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Humana
 
$199,500per year
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Zillion Technologies
 
$197,600per year
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CLS Bank International
 
$187,200per year
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher ...
 
$185,000per year
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Meta
 
$183,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Content Managers near United States

  1. Sunnyvale, CA
    $125,468 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $114,373 per year
  3. Nashville, TN
    $108,533 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $103,350 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $96,820 per year

Where can a Content Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Content Managers in different locations
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