Social Media Manager Salary in United Kingdom
Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. The United Kingdom median is $91,835 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$91,835
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,631
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$91,835
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$44.15
varies by city
Social Media Manager salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $91,835 | $7,631 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $91,835 | $7,631 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $91,835 | $7,631 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $91,835 | $7,631 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $91,835 | $7,631 | 0% |
| London, England | $72,290 | $6,024 | -21% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $49,532 | $4,150 | -46% |
| Bristol, England | $48,595 | $4,016 | -47% |
| Manchester, England | $46,989 | $3,882 | -49% |
| Birmingham, England | $46,051 | $3,882 | -50% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $42,437 | $3,481 | -54% |
| Leeds, England | $42,169 | $3,481 | -54% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a social media manager make in United Kingdom?
- The national median social media manager salary in United Kingdom is about £68,600 per year (£5,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £31,500 to £68,600.
- Which United Kingdom city pays social media managers the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £68,600 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays social media managers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £31,500 per year for a social media manager.
- What is the typical salary range for a social media manager in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, social media manager pay commonly spans from about £19,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £98,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have social media manager salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes social media manager pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is social media manager in demand in United Kingdom?
- 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.