How much does a Social Media Manager make in Los Angeles, CA?
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$60,605
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Social Media Manager is $60,605 per year in the Los Angeles, CA area, with an average salary of $56,204 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,402 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Related Job Titles
For Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA
Some related job titles are Community Manager Salaries with median pay of $74,045, Social Media Community Manager Salaries with median pay of $59,116, Social Media Coordinator Salaries with median pay of $52,865, Social Media Marketing Salaries with median pay of $59,746.
Top Paying Companies
For a Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA. Employers include Amazon, SelfEmployed.com and Freelancer.
Top Paying Companies
For Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA
| 1 | Amazon | $113,537 | |
| 2 | SelfEmployed.com | $90,164 | |
| 3 | Freelancer | $80,662 | |
| 4 | NBCUniversal | $80,653 | |
| 5 | Self Opportunity | $79,956 | |
| 6 | Laundry Service | $78,888 | |
| 7 | University of Southern California | $75,854 | |
| 8 | Vin Di Bona Productions | $75,465 | |
| 9 | Nailed it! Media | $72,330 | |
| 10 | Alo Yoga | $71,184 |
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Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA
The top 5 paying industries for a Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA are Information Technology with a median total pay of $113,537, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $80,662, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $77,176, Education with a median total pay of $75,854, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $71,184.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Media & Communications?
Media and communications jobs are expected to see increased demand due to growth in different communications platforms. Digital expertise will become increasingly important as consumers continue to shift away from print, radio and television and towards electronic media. Most media & communications careers require higher education, although this varies greatly depending on the field, and usually offer above-average pay.
How does the Social media manager salary in Los Angeles, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?
The average salary for a Social media manager in US is $55,117 per year based on 2,891 salary contributions, which is 2.78% less than the salary for a Social media manager in Los Angeles, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Social media manager gets the highest compensation are Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler International, Autodesk, Inc. and Apple Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 35% more than smaller companies for a Social media manager.
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Social Media Manager pay FAQ in Los Angeles, CA
The average salary for a Social Media Manager is $56,204 per year in Los Angeles, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 7881 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Social Media Manager employees in Los Angeles, CA.
The highest salary for a Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA is $83,443 per year.
The lowest salary for a Social Media Manager in Los Angeles, CA is $37,857 per year.
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