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$65,023
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Social Media Director is $65,023 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,212 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 $5,811 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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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Social Media?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Social Media | $80,707 /yr |
| Senior Director of Social Media | $211,962 /yr |
| Vice President of Social Media | $268,485 /yr |
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$63,899
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$155,329
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$70,900
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$94,684
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Top Paying Industries
For a Social Media Director in United States
The top paying industry for a Social Media Director in United States is Media & Communication with a median total pay of $113,680.
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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.
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Social Media Director pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Social Media Director is $59,212 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Social Media Director salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 270 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Social Media Director employees.
The highest salary for a Social Media Director in United States is $95,813 per year.
The lowest salary for a Social Media Director in United States is $36,592 per year.
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