Social Media Marketing Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Social Media Marketing Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Social Media Marketing Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $83,366 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $71,469 and $95,683. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Social Media Marketing Specialist

BeaconFire Inc. - Austin , TX

The ideal candidate will be passionate about social media, have a keen understanding of digital marketing trends, and possess excellent communication skills. As a Social Media Specialist, you will be ...

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Roborock - Seattle , WA

The Social Media Specialist at Roborock is responsible for developing and executing social media ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with broader marketing and ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Social Media / Marketing Specialist

American International Industries - Los Angeles , CA

Los Angeles-based international beauty manufacturer/distributor is looking for a Social Media/Marketing Specialist to develop and oversee the social media marketing strategies and to manage the ...

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Social Media Marketing Specialist

Hamra Jewelers - Scottsdale , AZ

Hamra Jewelers is searching for a dynamic Social Media Marketing Specialist to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing digital marketing efforts ...

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Social Media Marketing Specialist

Amtec Inc. - San Juan Capistrano , CA

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING SPECIALIST Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 The Marketing Analyst, Social Media will be responsible for creating content as well as identifying appropriate content types ...

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Social Media Operating and Marketing Specialist

GORILLA TECH INC - San Diego , CA

... Marketing Specialist to join our team and drive our online presence through both paid advertising and organic traffic strategies. If you're passionate about leveraging the power of social media and ...

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What does a Social Media Marketing Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Social Media Marketing Specialist

Demonstrate excellent project management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

September 09, 2022

Manage, track and report on success of social media campaigns (organic and paid) on a monthly/quarterly basis.

October 24, 2022

Understands consumer mindsets, and how to effectively message or position to them, shaping marketing messages to focus on key consumer benefits.

January 08, 2023

Monitor and follow up with social media activity and engagement, and coordinate with Customer Service or other appropriate teams when needed and provide a weekly report.

March 08, 2023

Builds and executes a social media strategy/calendar through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification.

March 14, 2023

Track and monitor the success of public relations and social media initiatives (ie, impressions, reach, engagement and influence), and provide reports as needed.

April 01, 2023

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What is the average salary for Social Media Marketing Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Social Media Marketing Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Social Media Marketing Specialist ranges from $71,469 to $95,683 with the average base salary of $83,366. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,859 to $99,317 with the average total cash compensation of $85,704.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$83,366	$71,469 - $95,683
Bonus	$2,338	$1,390 - $3,634
Total Pay	$85,704	$72,859 - $99,317

* 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.

Social Media Marketing Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,871 - $96,221	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,871 - $96,221	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,789 - $96,112	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,844 - $96,185	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,844 - $96,185	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,235 - $94,031	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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