Social Media Specialist Salary in Australia

AU$67,433
per year
per hour
AU$32.41
per hour
per year

Social Media Specialist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Social Media Specialist is AU$67,433 per year (AU$32.41 per hour), which is AU$2,455 (-4%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Social Media Specialist can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,540. The highest salaries can exceed AU$84,000.
AU$48,540
Low
AU$67,433
Average salary
AU$84,000
High
AU$23.33
Low
AU$32.41
Average salary
AU$40.38
High

Social Media Specialist Salary Range

Low
AU$48,540
Average salary
AU$67,433
Senior
AU$77,200
High
AU$84,000
Low
AU$23.33
Average salary
AU$32.41
Senior
AU$37.11
High
AU$40.38
Among Social Media Experts, Social Media Assistants or Social Media Analysts tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced Social Media Marketing Specialists, Social Media Strategists or Social Media Executives enjoy the highest salaries.

Social Media Specialist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Social Media ExecutiveAU$70K/year
+4% 
Social Media StrategistAU$69K/year
+2% 
Social Media OfficerAU$68K/year
+1% 
Social Media ConsultantAU$61K/year
 -9%
Social Media AnalystAU$56K/year
 -17%
Social Media AssistantAU$51K/year
 -24%

Social Media Specialist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Social Media Specialist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$50,000 per year. A mid career Social Media Specialist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$65,000, while a Senior Social Media Specialist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$77,000. Social Media Experts with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$80,000 per year on average.

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

Late Career▲ +19%
Senior▲ +14%
Average SalaryAU$67,433/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
71%
Male
29%

Social Media Specialist - Jobs by Location

Social Media Specialist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Social Media Specialist 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 Specialist

How much does a Social Media Specialist make in Australia?
A Social Media Specialist in Australia earns an average of AU$67,433 gross per year, which is about AU$32.41 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Social Media Specialist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Social Media Specialist in Australia?
The starting salary of a Social Media Specialist in Australia is around AU$48,540 gross per year. Social Media Assistants or Social Media Analysts usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Social Media Specialist in Australia?
The highest salary of a Social Media Specialist in Australia can reach and exceed AU$84,000 gross per year. Social Media Marketing Specialists, Social Media Strategists or Social Media Executives usually have the highest salaries.
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