Community Manager
Last Updated: March 2025
Source: BuiltIn
The Community Manager is responsible for building, engaging, and maintaining a strong online and offline community around a brand, product, or organization. They will develop and implement strategies to foster community growth, manage social media platforms, respond to customer inquiries, and create engaging content. The role also involves moderating discussions, gathering feedback, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance user experience and brand loyalty. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator with excellent people skills and a passion for community building.
$77,951
Avg. Base Salary
$20,231
Avg. Additional Comp.
$98,182
Avg. Total Comp.
$200,000
Max. Comp.
This chart outlines compensation for Community Managers, showing an average base salary of $77,951 and average additional compensation of $20,231. Combined, the average total compensation reaches $98,182, with a maximum reported total comp of $200,000. These figures highlight the value companies place on community engagement roles, especially when factoring in bonuses or other incentives.
Salary Median
This chart displays the median salary for Community Managers across different cities. San Francisco offers the highest median salary, nearing $100,000, while Chicago and Los Angeles fall on the lower end of the spectrum. Overall, the national median salary for this role hovers around $75,000, highlighting regional differences in compensation.
Salary Ranges
This chart highlights the salary range for Community Managers across major cities. San Francisco offers the highest compensation, with maximum salaries reaching around $145,000 and minimums near $75,000. In contrast, New York displays the widest gap between minimum and maximum pay, while Chicago and Los Angeles show lower overall salary bands.
Compensation Analysis
This chart shows the average base salary and additional cash compensation for Community Managers across major cities. San Francisco stands out with a significantly higher total compensation, driven by a large portion of additional cash. In contrast, cities like Chicago and Los Angeles offer lower overall packages with minimal bonus compensation.
Average Salary by Gender
This chart displays average Community Manager salaries by gender. Individuals who did not specify their gender report the highest average salaries, followed by male and female respondents. Those identifying as "Other" have the lowest average salaries, highlighting a potential pay disparity across gender identities in this role.
Average Salary (Years of Experience)
This chart shows Community Manager salaries by years of experience. Salaries increase steadily with more experience, with the highest average earnings for those with 7+ years. The jump in compensation is most notable after 3 years, indicating experience is a strong factor in salary growth for this role.
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