Social media management cost calculator
Answer 4 quick questions and see what social media management typically costs in the UK. No sign-up, no email, no sales call.
Your estimate
£350 – £550
per month, excluding VAT
This is a guide for work by a UK freelancer or small agency. A real quote depends on the detail, so the next step is to ask.
Get up to 3 real quotesFree. Your answers are carried over.
How the estimate is worked out
Your first answer sets a starting range. Each answer after that adds to it. Nothing is hidden: these are the figures the calculator uses, excluding VAT. How we set our price ranges.
| Answer | Starting range per month |
|---|---|
| One | £350 to £550 |
| Two or three | £550 to £950 |
| Four or more | £900 to £1,300 |
| Answer | Added per month |
|---|---|
| 2 to 3 times a week | No extra cost |
| Most days | + £150 to £400 |
| Answer | Added per month |
|---|---|
| I supply them | No extra cost |
| Created for me | + £150 to £450 |
| Answer | Added per month |
|---|---|
| Posting only | No extra cost |
| Replying to comments and messages | + £100 to £300 |
| Paid ads management as well | + £250 to £600 |
What else changes the price
- Number of platforms and posts per week
- Whether video and photography are produced for you
- Community management and replying to messages
- Paid advertising management
Questions people ask
How accurate is the social media management cost calculator?
It gives a realistic range for work by a UK freelancer or small agency, built from the guide prices the VouchQuote team sets for each option. It cannot see the detail of your project, so treat it as a budget to plan with and get real quotes before you commit.
What are the lowest and highest estimates it can give?
With the simplest answers the estimate starts at £350 per month. With every option at its most demanding it reaches £2,750 per month. Most projects land well inside that.
Does where I live change the price?
Yes, a little. Choose your city and the estimate is scaled by that city’s price index. London is the highest, at 25% above the UK average. Many professionals work remotely, so you are not limited to local prices.
Do I need to sign up to use it?
No. The calculator is free and needs no account or email address. If you then want real quotes, you can post the job free and up to 3 checked professionals reply.
Is ad spend included in the price?
Usually not. Management fees are separate from what you pay Meta, TikTok or LinkedIn for ads. Ask each pro to state this clearly in their quote.
How much does social media management cost?
It depends on how many platforms and posts per week you want and whether paid ads are included. Use the price range above as a guide and ask each pro to list exactly what is delivered every month.
An estimate is a start. A quote is an answer.
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