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Content strategist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$82,776
Average $82,776
Low $51,411
High $133,278

The average salary for a content strategist is $82,776 per year in the United States. 340 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Content Strategist job openings in United States

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Content & Creative Strategist
Schneider Electric3.9out of 5 stars.
Foxborough, MA
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Content Strategist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ExxonMobil
 
$223,600per year
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SysMind
 
$218,400per year
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The Farmer's Dog
 
$206,500per year
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TeamPeople
 
$205,000per year
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Broadridge
 
$187,500per year
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Gusto
 
$184,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Content Strategists near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $120,917 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $114,247 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $91,019 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $84,187 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $80,454 per year

Where can a Content Strategist earn more?

Compare salaries for Content Strategists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Content Strategist get paid in United States?

Principal Content Strategist

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Senior Content Strategist

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