What are the main factors that influence a Community Moderator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Community Moderator's salary?

A Community Moderator's salary grows with experience: a Community Relations Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $62,094, a Community Relations Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $77,679, a Community Moderator (4-7 years)earns $99,191, a Community Relations Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $122,590, a Community Relations Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $156,243,

What are the highest paying states for a Community Moderator?

Community Moderator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Community Moderator roles are District of Columbia $102,296, California $101,907, Massachusetts $100,549. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Community Moderator roles make?

Salaries for Community Moderator level roles vary by specialization: Online Class Moderator: $123,613; Research Moderator: $84,107; Social Media Moderator: $56,983; Project Moderator: $51,288; Online Moderator: $42,591.

Community Moderator Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Community Moderator make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Moderator in Hawaii is $96,567 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Community Moderator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,388
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,975 to $107,989
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,509

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Community Moderator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,989	$8,999	$2,077	$52
Average	$96,567	$8,047	$1,857	$46
25th Percentile	$83,975	$6,998	$1,615	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Community Moderator Salaries

A Community Moderator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Community Moderator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community Moderator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,094
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,679
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,191
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,590
Expert (over 8 years): $156,243

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Community... Level Community Moderator	$62,094
Community... Level Community Moderator	$77,679
Community... Level Community Moderator	$99,191
Community... Level Community Moderator	$122,590
Community... Level Community Moderator	$156,243

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How Do Community Moderator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Community Moderators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,296.
California: $101,907.
Massachusetts: $100,549.

District of Columbia $102,296 California $101,907 Massachusetts $100,549 Washington $100,180 New Jersey $100,143 Alaska $100,013 Connecticut $98,738 New York $98,221

Hawaii $96,567 Rhode Island $95,791 Maryland $95,265 Minnesota $94,544 Colorado $94,267 Illinois $94,174 Oregon $93,823 Delaware $93,565

New Hampshire $93,402 Virginia $93,038 Pennsylvania $91,975 Nevada $91,440 North Dakota $91,264 Michigan $90,987 Wisconsin $90,885 Vermont $90,682

Texas $90,118 Maine $90,081 Arizona $90,026 Ohio $89,961 Georgia $89,111 Indiana $88,686 Wyoming $88,603 Utah $88,474

Iowa $88,418 Kansas $87,975 Louisiana $87,846 North Carolina $87,799 Missouri $87,781 Florida $87,421 Montana $87,227 Nebraska $87,042

Kentucky $86,940 South Carolina $86,571 Tennessee $86,340 Idaho $86,247 New Mexico $85,573 Oklahoma $85,425 Alabama $84,880 South Dakota $83,965

Arkansas $83,466 West Virginia $83,198 Mississippi $82,394

Top Paying Cities for Community Moderators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $96,044
Anahola: $94,785
Captain Cook: $94,690

Aiea, HI $96,044 Anahola, HI $94,785 Captain Cook, HI $94,690 Eleele, HI $94,977 Ewa Beach, HI $95,959 Kapolei, HI $95,883 Haiku, HI $94,855 Hakalau, HI $94,643

Haleiwa, HI $95,698 Hana, HI $94,629 Hanalei, HI $94,661 Hanamaulu, HI $94,853 Hanapepe, HI $94,973 Hauula, HI $95,844 Hawaii National Park, HI $94,753 Hawi, HI $94,910

Hilo, HI $94,844 Princeville, HI $94,834 Holualoa, HI $94,728 Honaunau, HI $94,564 Honokaa, HI $94,686 Honomu, HI $94,835 Hoolehua, HI $94,564 Kaaawa, HI $95,875

Kahuku, HI $95,670 Kahului, HI $95,074 Kailua, HI $96,014 Ocean View, HI $94,806 Waikoloa, HI $94,797 Keauhou, HI $94,728 Kailua Kona, HI $94,842 Kalaheo, HI $94,864

Kalaupapa, HI $94,477 Kamuela, HI $94,734 Kaneohe, HI $95,994 Kapaa, HI $94,967 Kaumakani, HI $95,018 Kaunakakai, HI $94,677 Keaau, HI $94,909 Kealakekua, HI $94,859

Kealia, HI $94,891 Kekaha, HI $94,795 Kihei, HI $94,977 Kilauea, HI $94,836 Kapaau, HI $94,764 Koloa, HI $94,877 Kualapuu, HI $94,649 Kunia, HI $95,852

Kurtistown, HI $94,861 Lahaina, HI $94,879 Laie, HI $95,754 Lanai City, HI $94,649 Laupahoehoe, HI $94,888 Lawai, HI $95,018 Lihue, HI $94,853 Makawao, HI $94,928

Makaweli, HI $94,644 Maunaloa, HI $94,421 Mountain View, HI $94,811 Naalehu, HI $94,620 Ninole, HI $94,556 Ookala, HI $94,586 Paauilo, HI $94,702 Pahala, HI $94,646

Pahoa, HI $94,771 Paia, HI $94,884 Papaaloa, HI $94,901 Papaikou, HI $94,704 Pearl City, HI $95,975 Pepeekeo, HI $94,888 Puunene, HI $95,074 Volcano, HI $94,753

Wahiawa, HI $95,811 Pukalani, HI $94,928 Mililani, HI $95,926 Kula, HI $94,732 Waialua, HI $95,646 Waianae, HI $95,735 Wailuku, HI $94,926 Waimanalo, HI $95,995

Waimea, HI $95,010 Waipahu, HI $95,933 Honolulu, HI $96,078 J B P H H, HI $96,061 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $95,862 Schofield Barracks, HI $95,835 Fort Shafter, HI $96,078 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $96,078

Camp H M Smith, HI $96,056 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $95,963 Wake Island, HI $96,078

Community Moderator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Community Moderator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$83,975

Average $96,567/year

$107,989

$6,998

Average $8,047/month

$8,999

$1,615

Average $1,857/week

$2,077

$40

Average $46/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,989	$8,999	$2,077	$52
Average	$96,567	$8,047	$1,857	$46
25th Percentile	$83,975	$6,998	$1,615	$40

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