Social media intern salary in United States

The average salary for a Social Media Intern is $17.53 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Social Media Intern salaries typically range between a low of $12.19 and a high of $25.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Social Media Intern include Los Angeles, CA at $20.68 per hour, San Diego, CA at $20.48 per hour, and New York, NY at $19.60 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Social Media Intern include Confidental Company ($105,561 per year) and Tencent ($88,653 per year).