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Social Media Manager Salary in Germany

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. The Germany median is $97,743 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$97,743
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,098
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$97,743
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$46.99
varies by city

Social Media Manager salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$97,743
Essen, DE$97,743
Dortmund, DE$97,743
Dresden, DE$97,743
Bremen, DE$97,743
Nuremberg, DE$97,743
Munich, DE$72,651
Hamburg, DE$71,625
Frankfurt, DE$71,511
Düsseldorf, DE$66,835
Berlin, DE$66,036
Cologne, DE$63,299

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make in Germany?
The national median social media manager salary in Germany is about 85.700 € per year (7.100 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 55.500 € to 85.700 €.
Which Germany city pays social media managers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 85.700 € per year.
Which Germany city pays social media managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 55.500 € per year for a social media manager.
What is the typical salary range for a social media manager in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, social media manager pay commonly spans from about 35.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 123.400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have social media manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes social media manager pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is social media manager in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.