As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Media Manager in India is $23,902, with an hourly rate of $11, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $18,173 to $33,065, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $18,173
50TH(Median)   $23,902
75TH   $33,065
Social Media Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Social Media Manager Salary $18,173 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Social Media Manager Salary $23,902 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Social Media Manager Salary $33,065 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Social Media Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Social Media Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Social Media Manager is about $23,902 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $11, a monthly salary of about $1,992, and a weekly pay of around $460. Click the switch button below to see more details about Social Media Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Social Media Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Social Media Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $722 - $800, while Intermediate make $727 - $804, Senior earn $743 - $819, Specialist earn $759 - $831, Expert can reach $790 - $855 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Social Media Manager $774
Intermediate Level Social Media Manager $780
Senior Level Social Media Manager $794
Specialist Level Social Media Manager $810
Expert Level Social Media Manager $835
$774 0 yr
$780 < 2 yrs
$794 2-4 yrs
$810 5-8 yrs
$835 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 97%
Specialist Level 97%
Expert Level 97%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Social Media Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Social Media Manager are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is $25,904 per year, while Kanpur offers $22,325, and Jaipur pays around $21,704 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Vice President of Media Strategy and Communications or Social Media Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Vice President of Media Strategy and Communications makes more than a Social Media Manager. A Vice President of Media Strategy and Communications earns an average annual salary of $145,115. And a Social Media Manager earns an average annual salary of $23,902.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Vice President of Media Strategy and Communications
$69,582
$171,192
Communications Manager
$14,681
$52,642
Corporate Communications Manager
$14,787
$53,020

Social Media Manager Job Openings in India

Social Media Marketing Manager
LAKSH HUMAN RESOURCE
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Manager Social Media
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Delhi, DL

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Assistant Manager - Social Media Marketing
HappyEasyGo
Gurgaon, HR

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Social Media Executive/Senior Social Media Executive
LAKSH HUMAN RESOURCE
Mumbai, MH

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Social Media Executive
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Social Media Executive
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Ernakulam, KL

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Social Media Executive
ANVITA TOURS2HEALTH PVT. LTD.
Ernakulam, KL

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