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Social Media Manager Salary in India

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. The India median is $14,556 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$14,556
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,213
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$14,556
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$7.00
varies by city

Social Media Manager salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$14,556
Lucknow, IN$14,556
Nagpur, IN$14,556
Bhopal, IN$14,556
Patna, IN$14,556
Kallakurichi, IN$14,556
Bangalore, IN$11,310
Mumbai, IN$10,996
Delhi, IN$10,357
Hyderabad, IN$9,844
Chennai, IN$9,268
Kolkata, IN$6,713

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make in India?
The national median social media manager salary in India is about ₹13,90,000 per year (₹1,15,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹6,41,000 to ₹13,90,000.
Which India city pays social media managers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹13,90,000 per year.
Which India city pays social media managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹6,41,000 per year for a social media manager.
What is the typical salary range for a social media manager in India?
Across India cities we cover, social media manager pay commonly spans from about ₹4,04,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹20,01,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have social media manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes social media manager pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is social media manager in demand in India?
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.