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How Much Does an Offshore Social Media Manager Cost?
The one-time recruitment fee is USD 2,795 (USD 350 deposit + USD 2,445 on hire). There is no ongoing recruitment markup. The six-month guarantee is a replacement search, not a refund.

The fee
USD 2,795
Charged once. No monthly markup on the wage.
The shortlist
21 days
The target from an agreed brief to three finalists.
The guarantee
6 months
Another search if it does not work out. Not a refund.
How Much Does an Offshore Social Media Manager Cost?. The recruitment fee is USD 2,795, charged once.
Discovery writes the duties for this social media manager before anyone is approached.
Offshore social media manager cost by country (cited salaries)
Social Media Manager in Philippines
USD 179 a month. Source: PayScale
Social Media Manager in India
USD 316 a month. Source: PayScale
Social Media Manager in South Africa
USD 882 a month. Source: PayScale
Social Media Manager in Australia
USD 3,597 a month. Source: PayScale
Our one-time fee vs monthly agency markup
Charged once
USD 2,795
You pay the person you select directly after that.
- Deposit to open the search
- USD 350
- Balance when you select someone
- USD 2,445
USD 350 deposit + USD 2,445 on hire. A monthly markup is a different model.
Social Media Manager is recruited for USD 2,795, charged once.
A monthly markup is a different model. We do not add one.
| Global | USD 2,795 |
|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 4,000 + GST |
| New Zealand | NZD 4,950 + GST |
| United Kingdom | GBP 2,095 |
| United States | USD 2,795 |
| Canada | CAD 3,950 + GST/HST |
What changes the cost
The wage for a social media manager is what you agree. The recruitment fee is separate.
Book a call
Tell us the work. We'll introduce three people.
Guarantee
Six months
If the person you select leaves within six months, we search again.
That second search is not a refund.
What the replacement guarantee coversIf the social media manager you select leaves within six months, we search again.
What happens for a social media manager?
- The brief for a social media manager is one person, not a roster.
- You write that brief before anyone is approached.
- Three finalists are introduced for a social media manager.
- You interview them and you choose.
- You pay the person you select directly.
- There is no monthly markup on the wage.
- If a social media manager leaves within six months, we search again.
- That second search is not a refund.
- Shared hours for a social media manager go in the brief.
- Name the software required on day one.
- Onboarding covers the first 30, 60 and 90 days.
- Time tracking can be set up after the start.
- A call line with SMS can be part of setup.
- Messaging tools are recommended for the team.
- You arrange payment for a social media manager yourself.
- Contract guidance stays general and simple.
- It is not a substitute for your own adviser.
- Discovery starts with the bottleneck in the business.
- The role is written before sourcing begins.
- Applicants are screened before you meet anyone.
- References are checked on the shortlist.
- About 21 days is the target to three finalists.
- That timing is a target, not a promise.
- The deposit opens the search.
- The balance is due when you select someone.
- Remote staffing is another name for this hire.
- A dedicated offshore hire is the offer.
- Outsourcing the queue still leaves you as the manager.
- The person joins your team, not a shared floor.
- Clients also compare a one-time fee with a monthly markup.
- The published fee covers the search for a social media manager.
- Wages for a social media manager are agreed by you.
- We do not employ a social media manager for you.
- You keep the relationship after you select.
- The shortlist for a social media manager is three people.
- Each finalist for a social media manager is interviewed first.
- You can reject the shortlist and talk again.
- The brief for a social media manager names the output.
- Hours you share with a social media manager are written down.
- Tools for a social media manager are listed before day one.
- Month one is for learning the queue.
- Day 60 is when a social media manager runs the queue.
- Day 90 is a simple review of results.
- A replacement search is the guarantee.
- Read the guarantee terms before you rely on it.
How a search works
Process
- 01
Agree the brief
Agree the tasks, tools and hours
- 02
Search
We search and assess candidates
- 03
Shortlist
About 21 days to three finalists is a target
- 04
You choose
You interview them and you choose
FAQ
When you're ready
Send the role. Then pick a time.
A name, a number and the work you want to move. We'll use it to prepare the call.