Social Media Manager Salary in Australia

AU$76,930
per year
per hour
AU$36.98
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$900/year

Social Media Manager - Average Salary

The average salary for a Social Media Manager is AU$76,930 per year (AU$36.98 per hour), which is AU$7,042 (+10%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Social Media Manager can expect an average starting salary of AU$47,500. The highest salaries can exceed AU$130,000.
AU$47,500
Low
AU$76,930
Average salary
AU$130,000
High
AU$22.83
Low
AU$36.98
Average salary
AU$62.50
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$0
AU$69,000
AU$138,000
Base SalaryAU$47,500 - 130,000
BonusAU$0 - 8,000
Total CompensationAU$47,500 - 138,000
AU$22.83
AU$19.80
AU$62.50
Base SalaryAU$22.83 - 62.50
Total CompensationAU$22.83 - 62.50

Social Media Manager Salary Range

Low
AU$47,500
Average salary
AU$76,930
Senior
AU$88,120
High
AU$130,000
Low
AU$22.83
Average salary
AU$36.98
Senior
AU$42.36
High
AU$62.50
Among Social Media Managers, Social Media & Community Managers working in agencies tend to have the lowest salaries, while in-house roles and Social Media Marketing Managers enjoy the highest salaries.

Social Media Manager - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

A Junior Social Media Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$50,000 per year. A mid weight Social Media Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$75,000, while a Senior Social Media Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$88,000. Social Media Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$100,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Social Media Manager in Australia

Late Career▲ +30%
Senior▲ +14%
Average SalaryAU$76,930/year
Mid Weight▼ -3%
Junior▼ -35%

Gender Breakdown

Female
78%
Male
22%

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Social Media Manager - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Social Media Manager job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Social Media Manager

How much does a Social Media Manager make in Australia?
A Social Media Manager in Australia earns an average of AU$76,930 gross per year, which is about AU$36.98 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Social Media Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Social Media Manager in Australia?
The starting salary of a Social Media Manager in Australia is around AU$47,500 gross per year. Social Media & Community Managers working in agencies usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Social Media Manager in Australia?
The highest salary of a Social Media Manager in Australia can reach and exceed AU$130,000 gross per year. In-house roles and Social Media Marketing Managers
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