Budgets & hiring
How much does a social media manager cost for a small business?
Ranges vary widely by region and scope. Freelance social media managers commonly charge $500 to $2,500 a month for posting and community management on one or two platforms. Agencies commonly charge $1,500 to $5,000 or more a month, often with content creation and reporting included. A full-time in-house social media manager typically costs $45,000 to $70,000 a year plus benefits. Check what's included: strategy, content creation, video editing, community replies, ads or reporting. A low price often means posting templates without strategy. McCrawAI is different from a posting service: we lead with consulting and a plan, and we also produce the content from your real work.
Follow-up questions
Is a cheap social media manager worth it?
It can be for simple posting. If you need strategy and video, budget for those skills.
Should a social media manager have my passwords?
Use platform tools that grant access without sharing your main password, and keep ownership with your business.
Can one person manage all my platforms?
For a small business with a few platforms, often yes, especially if content is reused across them.
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