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Salary Guide

Social Media Manager Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 6,164 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£34,452 - £40,000
Median salary
£34,452 - £40,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£22k
25th percentile£28k
Median£34k
75th percentile£40k
90th percentile£46k

50% of professionals earn between £28,000 - £40,000 GBP

The median salary is £34,452

Top cities

London1,970 job openings
Manchester124 job openings
Leeds76 job openings
Birmingham72 job openings
Bristol67 job openings
Glasgow33 job openings
Cardiff25 job openings
Bath23 job openings
Edinburgh21 job openings
Bournemouth20 job openings
Westminster20 job openings

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Social Media Manager

6,164 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Media Manager in United Kingdom is GBP 34,452 - GBP 40,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 37,226 per year, based on 6,164 active job listings.

The cities with the most Social Media Manager job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol. London leads with 1,970 job openings.

Explore 6,164 Social Media Manager job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.