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SEO specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a SEO Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$71,373
Average $71,373
Low $40,773
High $124,938

The average salary for a seo specialist is $71,373 per year in the United States. 856 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

SEO Specialist job openings in United States

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PPC/SEO Marketing Consultant-P...
Insight Real Estate Advisors
Remote
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for SEO Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Black Tux
 
$260,000per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$245,500per year
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HARVEY
 
$245,000per year
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PeopleConnect
 
$197,500per year
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May Mobility
 
$194,500per year
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ByteDance
 
$191,222per year
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Highest paying cities for SEO Specialists near United States

  1. Fort Lauderdale, FL
    $109,649 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $108,922 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $92,312 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $75,840 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $71,382 per year

Where can a SEO Specialist earn more?

Compare salaries for SEO Specialists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as SEO Specialist get paid in United States?

Junior SEO Specialist

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Average $54,130 per year

Senior SEO Specialist

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Average $87,451 per year