Social Media Coordinator Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Social Media Coordinator make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Media Coordinator in Chicago, IL is $77,205. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,167 to $85,672, with most professionals earning between $63,758 and $93,381.

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Assist in the planning, execution, analysis and optimization of paid campaigns for account growth and activations of related products and experiences.

October 04, 2022

Collaborate and assist in marketing and public relations initiatives related to special events, community relations, marketing initiatives, etc.

November 12, 2022

Create a comprehensive social media strategy to define programs that use social media marketing techniques to increase visibility, membership and traffic across FNU brand and Implement and manage social media programs.

December 18, 2022

Develop communications and media relations programs that drive media pick-ups, customer engagement, and brand awareness.

January 04, 2023

Manage and create brand content calendar across all owned social media channels, including location specific pages.

January 20, 2023

Stay current on all social media trends and platform changes or updates, bringing new functionality and opportunities to the program on a quarterly cadence.

January 31, 2023

Report on engagement and efficacy weekly, and work with the engagement team to optimize and pivot strategy to maximise audience growth, engagement and ultimately footfall to the markets.

March 12, 2023

Monitor trends in social media tools, trends and applications and appropriately apply that knowledge to increasing the use of social media at FNU.

March 14, 2023

Support Senior Social Media Manager by handling multiple brands independently with the ability to perform within fast-paced, multi-priority setting, adhering to deadlines, processes and budgets.

April 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Social Media Coordinator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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70167

85672

77205

Average Total Cash Compensation

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90400

80502

What is the average salary for Social Media Coordinator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Social Media Coordinator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Social Media Coordinator ranges from $70,167 to $85,672 with the average base salary of $77,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,133 to $90,400 with the average total cash compensation of $80,502.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,205	$70,167 - $85,672
Bonus	$3,297	$1,967 - $4,728
Total Pay	$80,502	$72,133 - $90,400

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Social Media Coordinator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,167 - $85,672	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,167 - $85,672	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,085 - $85,573	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,139 - $85,639	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,139 - $85,639	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,700 - $83,881	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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