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Account Executive salary in Social Media startups in 2026

How much does a Account Executive expect to make in Social Media startups? The average expected salary for Account Executives in Social Media startups is 112k per year, with a range from 62k to 205k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Account Executives in Social Media startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

111.8k

Average Salary

3 years

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The average salary for a Account Executive in Social Media startups is $111,802, which is 5.2% lower than the average salary of $117,958 in Social Media startups. Account Executive salaries in Social Media are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$144,250/yr

Range $95k - $205k

Average

$111,802/yr

Range $70k - $150k

Below Average

$101,510/yr

Range $62k - $138k


Top Locations

The highest average salary a Account Executive in Social Media can get in New York, that is $138,000. This pay is 23.4% higher than the average Account Executive salary in Social Media startups, which is $111,802. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: New York (avg $138,000 per year), Austin (avg $137,500 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
Austin

$137.5k

 

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a Account Executive in Social Media can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $145,000. This pay is 22.9% higher than the average salary in Social Media startups, which is $117,958. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.