How much does a social media manager make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 330 000 kr in Norway; CHF 90'000 in Switzerland; € 94.000 in Belgium, and more.

Which country pays social media managers the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 330 000 kr per year ($142,366).

Which country pays social media managers the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱692,000 per year (local currency).

Is social media manager a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +10% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Social Media Manager Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+10%

projected growth

Social Media Manager pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Social Media Manager is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $142,366 (1 330 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $11,082 (₱692,000 local) — about 12.8×.

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. Common screening skills include Content, Analytics, Copywriting, and Community.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +10% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $111,299. Related creative titles include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor, and Photographer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Social Media Manager pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Content, Analytics, Copywriting, Community, and Scheduling. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Social Media Manager list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 330 000 kr ($142,366). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway social media manager page before treating the rank as a plan.

Social Media Manager salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$77,800	$6,500
United Kingdom	$92,909	$7,720
Canada	$84,398	$7,069
Australia	$107,461	$8,955
Germany	$99,489	$8,242
France	$88,344	$7,314
Netherlands	$108,660	$9,055
Switzerland	$111,299	$9,275
Singapore	$100,650	$8,414
India	$14,601	$1,216
Japan	$64,335	$5,361
South Korea	$80,722	$6,727
Poland	$72,932	$6,087
Brazil	$29,540	$2,471
United Arab Emirates	$60,177	$5,010
Mexico	$34,043	$2,840
Ireland	$94,381	$7,894
Spain	$71,627	$5,921
Italy	$70,118	$5,804
Sweden	$95,505	$7,964
Norway	$142,366	$11,860
Denmark	$99,117	$8,268
Belgium	$109,125	$9,055
Austria	$89,505	$7,430
Portugal	$53,053	$4,411
Finland	$83,120	$6,965
China	$52,255	$4,350
Hong Kong	$70,291	$5,855
New Zealand	$69,237	$5,799
Indonesia	$12,699	$1,058
Philippines	$11,082	$924
Vietnam	$13,082	$1,090
Thailand	$26,023	$2,168
Malaysia	$40,971	$3,427
Israel	$84,295	$7,025
Saudi Arabia	$42,933	$3,573
Turkey	$30,036	$2,502
Argentina	$12,872	$1,073
Colombia	$24,159	$2,013
South Africa	$23,580	$1,967

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

ContentAnalyticsCopywritingCommunityScheduling

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 330 000 kr in Norway; CHF 90'000 in Switzerland; € 94.000 in Belgium, and more.
Which country pays social media managers the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 330 000 kr per year ($142,366).
Which country pays social media managers the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱692,000 per year (local currency).
Is social media manager a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +10% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do social media managers need?: Common skills include Content, Analytics, Copywriting, Community, and Scheduling. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other creative jobs are similar?: Related roles include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor, and Photographer. Compare pay on each job page.