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Salary Guide

Social Media Manager Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 6,120 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£35,000 - £40,000
Median salary
£35,000 - £40,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£23k
25th percentile£29k
Median£35k
75th percentile£40k
90th percentile£46k

50% of professionals earn between £28,778 - £40,000 GBP

The median salary is £35,000

Top cities

London1,911 job openings
Manchester145 job openings
Leeds89 job openings
Birmingham74 job openings
Bristol68 job openings
Cardiff29 job openings
Glasgow27 job openings
Bath23 job openings
Milton Keynes20 job openings

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Social Media Manager

6,120 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Media Manager in United Kingdom is GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 37,500 per year, based on 6,120 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 1,911 job openings.

Explore 6,120 Social Media Manager job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.