Social Media Manager Salary in the UK
£27,200
per year
per month
£1,840
per month
per year
Social Media Manager - Average Salary
The average salary for a Social Media Manager is £27,200 gross per year (£1,840 net per month), which is £2,400 (-8%) lower than the UK's national average salary.
A Social Media Manager can expect an average starting salary of £18,000. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
A Social Media Manager can expect an average starting salary of £18,000. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
£18,000
Low
£27,200
Average salary
£50,000
High
£1,310
Low
£1,840
Average salary
£3,130
High
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Social Media Manager Salary Range
Among Social Media Managers, Junior Social Media Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Social Media Managers enjoy the highest salaries.
Social Media Manager - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Social Media Manager | £38K/year | +41% |
| Freelance Social Media Manager | £32K/year | +19% |
| Junior Social Media Manager | £22K/year | -21% |
Social Media Manager - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Social Media Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £21,300 gross per year. A mid career Social Media Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £26,800, while a Senior Social Media Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £38,400. Social Media Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn £42,100 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Social Media Manager
| Late Career | ▲ +55% |
| Senior | ▲ +41% |
| Average Salary | £27,200/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -22% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
68%
68%
Male
32%
32%
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