Upwork Social Media Marketing jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 79,160 Social Media Marketing 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.
- $15/hrmedian offer on new Social Media Marketing jobs
- $12/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 5 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 21%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do Social Media Marketing clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $15/hr. They actually paid $12/hr on average before.
- $15/hroffered on new jobs
- $12/hrthese clients paid before
When do Social Media Marketing jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most Social Media Marketing jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 27%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do Social Media Marketing clients actually hire on Upwork?
Social Media Marketing clients who've hired before hire on 5 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- 5 in 10jobs end in a hire, from clients who hired before
- 38%from clients who never hired anyone
How many Social Media Marketing jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
21% of Social Media Marketing jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 21%already had invites out
- 6%already interviewing
How many Social Media Marketing clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
38% of Social Media Marketing jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 38%from clients with no verified payment
- 66%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” Social Media Marketing jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
29% of “Expert” Social Media Marketing jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 29%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $22/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays Social Media Marketing freelancers the most on Upwork?
Ukraine pays Social Media Marketing freelancers the most, at $28/hr.
- $28/hrUkraine pays the most
- $18/hrDenmark is 2nd
Is Social Media Marketing growing or dying on Upwork?
Social Media Marketing jobs are up 5% vs the 3 months before.
- +5%change vs the previous 3 months
- $16/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent Social Media Marketing jobs on Upwork
The newest Social Media Marketing jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Ad Creative - Ecommerce Brand (DTC)$500 fixed · Canada · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Apple Messages for Business SpecialistHourly · United Kingdom · Spent $5.4k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- 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
- Product design with use of AI and ShopifyHourly · United States · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
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- How much do Social Media Marketing jobs pay on Upwork?
- New Social Media Marketing jobs on Upwork offer $15/hr (median). The same clients paid $12/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $16/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for Social Media Marketing jobs on Upwork?
- Most Social Media Marketing jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC. Apply fast: 21% of Social Media Marketing jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do Social Media Marketing clients on Upwork actually hire?
- Social Media Marketing clients who've hired before hire on 5 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many Social Media Marketing jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 38% of Social Media Marketing 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 Marketing jobs pay more?
- 29% of “Expert” Social Media Marketing jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays Social Media Marketing freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Ukraine pays Social Media Marketing freelancers the most, at $28/hr.
- Is Social Media Marketing growing or dying on Upwork?
- Social Media Marketing jobs are up 5% vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these Social Media Marketing numbers come from?
- From 79,160 Social Media Marketing 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.