How much does a Social Media Strategist make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Social Media Strategist is $68,926 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $64,029 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 $4,896 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $54K-$89K/yr?
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What is the total pay trajectory for Social Media Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Social Media Manager | $64,174 /yr |
| Senior Social Media Manager | $82,857 /yr |
| Lead Social Media Manager | $78,567 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Social Media Strategist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Social Media Strategist in United States. Employers include Garmin, IBM and Khoros.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Social Media Manager | $64,174 /yr |
| Senior Social Media Manager | $82,857 /yr |
| Lead Social Media Manager | $78,567 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Social Media Strategist at different companies?
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Social Media Strategist Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Social Media Strategist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Social Media Strategist in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $99,349, Information Technology with a median total pay of $94,225, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $76,488, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $62,841, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $60,233.
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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 Strategist pay FAQ
The average salary for a Social Media Strategist is $68,926 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1023 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Social Media Strategist employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Social Media Strategist in United States is $89,087 per year.
The lowest salary for a Social Media Strategist in United States is $53,528 per year.
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