{"id":10110,"date":"2021-10-13T18:42:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/?p=10110"},"modified":"2023-04-03T13:15:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T11:15:18","slug":"social-media-manager-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/digital-marketing\/social-media-manager-salary\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Social Media Manager Salary Guide for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Social media is undeniably one of the most popular marketing channels<\/a> brands and businesses use today. Whether you\u2019re already in this fast-growing industry or contemplating becoming a social media manager, you might have wondered what the average social media manager salary is.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll take a close look at the industry to see what social media managers earn in different regions of the U.S., as well as in different countries around the world. We\u2019ll also compare salaries depending on years of experience and specific industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What does a social media manager do? A brief overview<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What is the average social media manager salary in the United States?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The average social media manager salary broken down by state<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. What is the average social media manager salary in different countries?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. What is the average social media manager salary across different industries?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. How does a social media manager\u2019s salary vary depending on years of experience?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. How does the social media manager salary compare to other marketing job titles?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Key takeaways and further reading<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before we begin, let\u2019s remind ourselves what a social media manager does and what skills you need to have to land this gig.<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. What does a social media manager actually do? A brief overview<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Social media managers handle social media marketing for brands and businesses. The exact role of the social media manager<\/a> depends on the type of company they work for, and how big the team is. In a smaller company, the social media manager may take care of social media strategy and directly implement it themselves. In a bigger company with a dedicated social media team, they may oversee the entire department, working with junior colleagues who interact directly on social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Generally, the social media manager develops and executes marketing strategies. These are aimed at increasing brand awareness, growing a following, and eventually generating sales for the company across several platforms. Depending on the brand type, they may focus on social networks like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The social media manager keeps their eye on industry trends, experiments with strategies, and monitors and analyzes engagement and overall results.They also liaise with other departments such as content marketing, sales, designers, and PR. Social media managers need a variety of skills, from copywriting to social media savvy and analytics.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Learn more: A guide to social media manager job descriptions (and what they really mean)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Now, let\u2019s see what the data says about social media manager salaries in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    2. What is the average social media manager salary in the United States?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Although pay can vary widely depending on where you live in the U.S. and your level of experience, it\u2019s totally possible to make a decent living as a social media manager. Here are some average annual salaries for social media managers based on our research:<\/span><\/p>\n