What is the average salary for Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

The average salary for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is $85,029.00 – $122,503.00 per year, based on 12 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) salaries

Average salary

$85–122.5K/ year

25th percentile

$66.8K

Median

$108.5K

75th percentile

$162.8K

Based on

12 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$64.6–71.4K	$76–110.3K	-27%
Senior	$117–188.3K	$113.4–155.2K	+14%
Director	$109.2–156.6K	$132.7–195.7K	-19%

Top locations

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United States

8 jobs

$99.3–144.6K

California, United States

3 jobs

$92.3–157.7K

New York, United States

3 jobs

$105.3–142.7K

Top titles

Digital Marketing

58 jobs

$101.4–136.2K

SEO Specialist

51 jobs

$67.9K – $1.6M

SEO Manager

46 jobs

$100.1–135.9K

Content Strategy

41 jobs

$112.5–150.3K

Digital Marketing Manager

33 jobs

$100.2–134.5K

Content Marketing

30 jobs

$112.7–156.3K

Related skills

SEO

150 jobs

$103.9–667.6K

Technical SEO

118 jobs

$97.1–133.6K

Google Search Console

104 jobs

$97.6–130.3K

SEMrush

103 jobs

$91.7–890.2K

Ahrefs

79 jobs

$90.9K – $1.1M

Content Strategy

70 jobs

$112.8–150K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?: The average salary for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is $85,029.00 – $122,503.00 per year, based on 12 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.