Communications and Social Media

Social Media Editor

Salary data based on 38 job postings

Based on 26 job postings in the entertainment industry, the median salary for a Social Media Editor is $77,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $58,240 at the 10th percentile to $88,400 at the 90th percentile. Key skills required for this role include social media management, Adobe Premiere Pro, video editing, editorial judgment, and Photoshop.

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$77,500

10th Percentile

$58,240

90th Percentile

$88,400

Sample Size

26

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Social Media Editor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$58,240Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$77,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$88,400Senior / top earners

Based on 26 job postings with salary data

Skills for Social Media Editor

Social media managementAdobe Premiere ProVideo editingEditorial judgmentPhotoshopSocial media content creationSEO and social search optimizationVisual storytellingAnalytics and performance trackingCommunity engagement

Common Employers Hiring Social Media Editor

  • New York Post7 positions
  • Dow Jones3 positions
  • Complex NTWRK2 positions
  • People Inc.2 positions
  • Penske Media Corporation2 positions

Top Locations for Social Media Editor

New York, NYLos Angeles, CALos Angeles Metropolitan AreaPico Rivera, CANew York, NY 10176

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Data extracted from 38 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated July 2026