Upwork Social Media Management jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 34,995 Social Media Management jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, out of 1,587,735 Upwork jobs we track. Here is what they show about pay, timing and which clients actually hire.
- $12/hrmedian offer on new Social Media Management jobs
- $12/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 25%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do Social Media Management clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $12/hr. They actually paid $12/hr on average before.
- $12/hroffered on new jobs
- $12/hrthese clients paid before
When do Social Media Management jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most Social Media Management jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 27%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do Social Media Management clients actually hire on Upwork?
Social Media Management clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire, from clients who hired before
- 37%from clients who never hired anyone
How many Social Media Management jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
25% of Social Media Management jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 25%already had invites out
- 6%already interviewing
How many Social Media Management clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
33% of Social Media Management jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 33%from clients with no verified payment
- 70%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” Social Media Management jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
39% of “Expert” Social Media Management jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 39%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $19/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays Social Media Management freelancers the most on Upwork?
Slovenia pays Social Media Management freelancers the most, at $20/hr.
- $20/hrSlovenia pays the most
- $18/hrDenmark is 2nd
Is Social Media Management growing or dying on Upwork?
Social Media Management jobs are flat vs the 3 months before.
- +2%change vs the previous 3 months
- $13/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent Social Media Management jobs on Upwork
The newest Social Media Management jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Social Media Boosting Specialist$13–45/hr · United States · Spent $115 · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Claude Marketing Specialist (Part-Time / Remote – LATAM)$7/hr · United States · Spent $22k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Social Media Manager for Nonprofit OrganizationHourly · United States · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- We are a growing industrial tool company and need a sharp video editor social media manager$15–30/hr · United States · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Social Media & Creator Marketer (TikTok Shop/UGC)Hourly · Netherlands · Spent $1.2k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- PPC looking for a High-Performing Video Editor$6–10/hr · United States · Spent $181k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Social media pro to write and post to Instagram and Facebook — Medical Aesthetics / Wellness
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- How much do Social Media Management jobs pay on Upwork?
- New Social Media Management jobs on Upwork offer $12/hr (median). The same clients paid $12/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $13/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for Social Media Management jobs on Upwork?
- Most Social Media Management jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC. Apply fast: 25% of Social Media Management jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do Social Media Management clients on Upwork actually hire?
- Social Media Management clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many Social Media Management jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 33% of Social Media Management jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level Social Media Management jobs pay more?
- 39% of “Expert” Social Media Management jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays Social Media Management freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Slovenia pays Social Media Management freelancers the most, at $20/hr.
- Is Social Media Management growing or dying on Upwork?
- Social Media Management jobs are flat vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these Social Media Management numbers come from?
- From 34,995 Social Media Management jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, part of the 1,587,735 jobs Upwork X-Ray has tracked since July 2025. New jobs arrive every minute and the numbers update every few hours. Upwork X-Ray is free and not affiliated with Upwork.