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Social Media Manager Salary and Equity in Austin 2026

How much does a Social Media Manager expect to make at Austin-based startups? The average expected salary for Social Media Managers in Austin-based startups is 56k per year, with a range from 11k to 93k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Social Media Managers in Austin startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

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The average salary for a Social Media Manager in Austin is $55,650, which is 51.9% lower than the average Austin startup salary of$115,750. Social Media Manager salaries in Austin are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

Top of market

$75,375/yr

Range $35k - $93k

Average

$55,650/yr

Range $33k - $78k

Below Average

$40,408/yr

Range $11k - $60k


Industries

The highest average salary a Social Media Manager in Austin can get in E-Commerce, that is $33,000. This pay is 50.0% higher than the average Social Media Manager salary in Austin, which is $22,000. The highest-paying industries in 2023 are: E-Commerce (avg $33,000 per year), Fashion (avg $11,000 per year).

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a Social Media Manager in Austin can get with 4-6 years of experience, that is $35,000. This pay is 69.8% lower than the average salary in Austin startups, which is $115,750. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.