Hire a remote social media manager in Eastern Europe.
A remote social media manager plans, posts and engages across your channels, keeping your brand active every day. In Eastern Europe, a mid-level hire costs about 72% less in salary than in the US.
Social Media Manager salaries: Eastern Europe vs the US
| Level | Eastern Europe | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $21,000 | $60,500 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $26,400 | $93,500 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $42,000 | $110,000 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote social media manager does
- Plan and schedule content
- Write captions and community replies
- Coordinate with designers and editors
- Report on reach and engagement
What we screen for
- Platform know-how across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and more
- Native-level written English
- Scheduling and analytics tools
- Brand voice consistency
Why hire social media managers in Eastern Europe
Senior skills, strong English
Professionals in Serbia and North Macedonia combine solid education with English used daily at work.
European hours, flexible for the US
Central European Time lines up with European clients, and we recruit people comfortable working afternoons and evenings for US teams.
Hiring a social media manager in Eastern Europe
How much does a social media manager in Eastern Europe cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $21,000 junior, $26,400 mid-level and $42,000 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet social media managers?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a social media manager needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the social media manager you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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