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Belgium · Salary comparison

Photographer vs Social Media Manager salary

In Belgium, a social media manager earns about 13% more than a photographer $107,209 vs $94,549 per year.

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Creative
Photographer
$94,549/yr
Monthly
$7,870
Hourly
$46
Range
$56,228$141,311
10-yr outlook
+4%
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Creative
Social Media Manager
$107,209/yr
Monthly
$8,896
Hourly
$51
Range
$68,660$154,427
10-yr outlook
+10%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhotographerSocial Media Manager
Entry (10th)$56,228$68,660
25th$75,389$87,934
Median$94,549$107,209
75th$117,930$130,818
Senior (90th)$141,311$154,427

National Belgium figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a photographer or social media manager earn more in Belgium?
A social media manager earns more, at about € 94.000 per year vs € 82.900 for a photographer — roughly 13% (€ 11.100) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Belgium?
A photographer typically earns € 49.300–€ 123.900, while a social media manager earns € 60.200–€ 135.400 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Belgium?
On a monthly basis before tax, a photographer averages about € 6.900 and a social media manager about € 7.800.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Belgium, a photographer earns about € 49.300 while a social media manager earns about € 60.200 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Belgium, a photographer earns about € 123.900 while a social media manager earns about € 135.400 per year.
Are photographer and social media manager similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Creative category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.