How much does a Model Manager make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Model Manager in Columbia, SC is $89,523. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,485 to $101,082, with most professionals earning between $70,345 and $111,605.

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What is a Model Manager?

A Model Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of models within a modeling agency or company. They are in charge of scouting and recruiting new talent, developing and maintaining relationships with clients, and managing the schedules and careers of the models they represent. Model Managers also work closely with photographers, designers, and other industry professionals to secure opportunities for their models, negotiate contracts, and ensure that their clients are well-represented and successful in their careers. Additionally, they may also handle administrative tasks such as budgeting, marketing, and promoting the agency and its models. Strong communication, organizational, and networking skills are essential for success in this role.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Model Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Model Manager in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Model Manager ranges from $79,485 to $101,082 with the average base salary of $89,523. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,207 to $106,289 with the average total cash compensation of $93,121.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $89,523 $79,485 - $101,082
Bonus $3,597 $2,722 - $5,207
Total Pay $93,121 $82,207 - $106,289
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,672 - $97,505 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,999 - $101,736 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,398 - $107,330 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,290 - $98,290 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,239 - $102,041 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,066 - $103,092 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
See salaries for Model Manager in locations close to Columbia, SC. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Model Validation Manager LOCATION Columbia, SC MINIMUM SALARY $84,838 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,550
JOB TITLE Model Risk Manager LOCATION Columbia, SC MINIMUM SALARY $103,091 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,458
JOB TITLE Senior Model Builder LOCATION Columbia, SC MINIMUM SALARY $71,220 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,460
JOB TITLE Model Maker, Sr. LOCATION Columbia, SC MINIMUM SALARY $71,211 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,451
JOB TITLE Model LOCATION Columbia, SC MINIMUM SALARY $59,412 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,713
JOB TITLE Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager LOCATION Columbia, SC MINIMUM SALARY $114,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $138,440
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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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