Social Media Manager salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$96,087

Median $96,087
Low $52,936High $189,686

Based on 899,580 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted up 22% for senior-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$52,936
25th percentile
$71,187
75th percentile
$132,138
90th percentile
$189,686

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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