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Social media manager salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Social Media Manager make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£34,513

The average salary for a social media manager is £34,513 per year in United Kingdom. 1.6k salaries reported, updated at 8 November 2026

Social Media Manager job openings in United Kingdom

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Freelance Social Media Manager...
Campus Student Agency
Remote
£100 - £200 a day
Part-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Social Media Manager in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Social Buzzing
 
£176,800per year
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Career Legal
 
£110,000per year
Wellgate Care / Support
 
£104,000per year
Harvey Nash
 
£91,603per year
Rolls-Royce
 
£84,500per year
ALDI
 
£78,820per year

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Highest paying cities for Social Media Managers near United Kingdom

  1. Manchester
    £37,064 per year
  2. London
    £36,762 per year
  3. Bristol
    £32,938 per year
  4. Leeds
    £32,800 per year
  5. Glasgow
    £32,763 per year

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The average salary for a Social Media Manager is £34,513 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 8 November 2026.

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Social Media Manager salaries typically range between a low of £25,420 and a high of £51,688 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Social Media Manager include Manchester at £37,064 per year, London at £36,762 per year and Bristol at £32,938 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Social Media Manager include Social Buzzing ($176,800 per year) and Career Legal ($110,000 per year).

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