What does a Moderator do?

Moderators are responsible for the facilitation, review, and guidance of a discussion or a debate and its related interactions. Moderators use a standard or guideline to ensure that all the content shared during a discussion or debate is appropriate and adheres to the organization's rules.

Moderators work in forums including social media, community events, and discussion panels or debates. A moderator works online and in-person and ensures the space where the discussion or debate takes place is a positive and safe one that promotes interaction. Moderators use their judgment to decide what information is approved or removed according to standards and guidelines. They also provide discussion topics, encourage participants to share, answer questions and define boundaries and rules for the group or discussion, and remove unrelated or inappropriate content. A moderator acts as a neutral participant during debates and discussion and holds participants to time limits while looking to keep them on the topic to answer questions and topics during their debate or discussion. Moderators need a minimum bachelor's degree in market research, marketing, psychology, or related fields. Some moderators also receive certification.

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Work/Life Balance
3.7 ★
Total Pay--
Career Opportunity
3.6 ★
Avg. Experience0-1 year

How much does a Moderator make near United States?

Confident
$56,004 /yr
Total Pay
$52,149
 /yr

Base Pay

+
$3,855
 /yr

Additional Pay

$56,004

 / yr
$32K$97K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range
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Moderator Career Path

Learn how to become a Moderator, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.

Moderator
$56,004/yr
Senior Community Moderator
$77,172/yr
Moderator

Years of Experience Distribution

0 - 1
53%
2 - 4
3%
5 - 7
7%
8+
37%
Not including years spent in education and/or training

Moderator Insights

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Content Moderator
Jul 19, 2022

“Good compensation/Benefits and have the best support group I've experience during training and nesting.”

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Mar 13, 2023

“I get alot of tips and they let me keep most of it which is great and they pay our salary on time”

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Content Moderator
Jan 28, 2022

“organized courses learning new knowledge and skills that I will definitely apply in my future development both in career and personal growth.”

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Content Moderator
May 19, 2021

“Call there is so much opportunity for growth and one of the best companies I have ever had the pleasure to work for.”

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Content Moderator
May 22, 2022

“Good and well good to learn”

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Content Moderator
Mar 6, 2023

“Overtime and good pay rate”

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Content Moderator
May 17, 2023

“not good for long term career development will watch pornography content and your eyes will get dirty”

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Content Moderator
Aug 31, 2023

“Best for career growth .When we get easily promoted to one position to other when we are dedicated and hardworking”

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