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Social media manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Social Media Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$64,421
Average $64,421
Low $40,747
High $101,850

The average salary for a social media manager is $64,421 per year in the United States. 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Social Media Manager job openings in United States

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Social Media and Marketing Man...
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Brooklyn, NY
$51,514.43 - $62,038.89 a year
Part-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Social Media Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rehmann
 
$240,000per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$203,000per year
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Dunham & Jones Law Firm
 
$200,000per year
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PlayStation
 
$193,378per year
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Roblox
 
$187,050per year
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
 
$180,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Media Managers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $80,740 per year
  2. Pasadena, CA
    $75,121 per year
  3. Overland Park, KS
    $59,255 per year
  4. Burr Ridge, IL
    $56,368 per year
  5. Johnston, IA
    $55,879 per year

Where can a Social Media Manager earn more?

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