The full report
According to Edvido's analysis of 765 social media agencies listed on Edvido (October 2026), the median minimum project size is $5,000. 38.1% of firms that publish a minimum accept projects from $1,000, while 30.6% start at $10,000 or more.
This guide uses Edvido's own listing data, not survey estimates. Every number below comes from the downloadable dataset and is explained in the methodology section.
Key findings
- 562 of 765 firms (73.5%) publish a minimum project size.
- 5.7% require $25,000 or more to start a project.
- 37.3% are small teams of 2-9 people.
- Highest share of $10,000+ minimums: United Kingdom (51.7%, n=145). Highest share of $1,000 minimums: Canada (60%, n=30).
- Minimums rise with team size: 18.7% of 2-9-person teams start at $10,000+, against 40% of 50-249-person teams.
How much do social media agencies charge? Minimum project sizes
Share of the 562 social media agencies that publish a minimum project size, by band.
| Minimum project size | Share of firms |
|---|---|
| $1,000 or less | 38.1% |
| $1,500 – $4,999 | 0.2% |
| $5,000 – $9,999 | 31.1% |
| $10,000 – $24,999 | 24.9% |
| $25,000 – $49,999 | 4.3% |
| $50,000 or more | 1.4% |
Social Media Agency pricing by country
Countries with at least 20 firms publishing a minimum. Percentages are shares of firms with a published minimum; “Start at $1k” = minimum of $1,000; “Small teams” = share of listed firms with 2-9 people.
| Country | Firms listed | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum | $25k+ minimum | Small teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 226 | 183 | $5,000 | 30.6% | 34.4% | 13.1% | 29.2% |
| United Kingdom | 192 | 145 | $10,000 | 37.2% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 48.1% |
| Canada | 30 | 30 | $1,000 | 60% | 10% | 3.3% | 43.3% |
| Germany | 29 | 28 | $5,000 | 28.6% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 32.1% |
Pricing by region
| Region | Firms listed | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 256 | 213 | $5,000 | 34.7% | 31% |
| UK & Ireland | 207 | 156 | $7,500 | 37.2% | 50% |
| Western Europe & Nordics | 90 | 69 | $5,000 | 29% | 20.3% |
| Middle East & Africa | 53 | 29 | $1,000 | 62.1% | 10.3% |
| South & Southeast Asia | 42 | 27 | $1,000 | 63% | 3.7% |
Does team size change the price?
Larger teams usually set higher minimums: they carry more overhead and target bigger budgets.
| Team size | Firms with a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-9 people | 219 | $1,000 | 56.2% | 18.7% |
| 10-49 people | 241 | $5,000 | 27.4% | 36.9% |
| 50-249 people | 75 | $5,000 | 26.7% | 40% |
Social Media Agency pricing by city
City pages with at least 10 firms publishing a minimum, highest median first. Each city is a small sample: use it as a direction, not a quote.
| City | Country | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | United States | 12 | $10,000 | 8.3% | 75% |
| Exeter | United Kingdom | 14 | $10,000 | 21.4% | 71.4% |
| New York | United States | 14 | $10,000 | 21.4% | 71.4% |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | 11 | $10,000 | 27.3% | 63.6% |
| Bournemouth | United Kingdom | 15 | $10,000 | 33.3% | 60% |
| Leicester | United Kingdom | 15 | $10,000 | 26.7% | 60% |
| Liverpool | United Kingdom | 11 | $10,000 | 36.4% | 54.5% |
| Bath | United Kingdom | 13 | $10,000 | 46.2% | 53.8% |
| San Diego | United States | 13 | $5,000 | 38.5% | 46.2% |
| Athens | Greece | 11 | $5,000 | 18.2% | 45.5% |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | 11 | $5,000 | 36.4% | 45.5% |
| San Francisco | United States | 12 | $5,000 | 16.7% | 41.7% |
| Seattle | United States | 12 | $5,000 | 16.7% | 41.7% |
| Los Angeles | United States | 15 | $5,000 | 20% | 40% |
| Dublin | Ireland | 11 | $5,000 | 36.4% | 27.3% |
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What drives the cost of social media marketing
The minimum project size tells you where an agency starts. The final quote depends on scope:
- Number of platforms and posting frequency.
- Content production: design, video and photo shoots versus repurposed material.
- Community management: replying to comments and messages is ongoing work.
- Paid social: campaign management fees come on top of the ad spend.
How to get an accurate quote
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Methodology and data
- Firms listed on 57 Edvido city pages for social media agencies, collected from the public listing API on 2026-10-21.
- One record per firm within the category (by website, else name); a firm listed in several cities is counted once.
- Minimum project size as published in the firm's public B2B directory profile (such as Clutch and Sortlist), in USD (e.g. "$5,000+"). Firms without a published minimum are excluded from price statistics.
- Country of the Edvido city page the firm is listed on.
- Countries, regions and team-size groups with fewer than 20 firms publishing a minimum are not shown; city rows need at least 10 and are small samples.
- Median of the published minimum project sizes (band lower bounds).
Download: Social Media Agency Pricing Data 2026 — minimum project sizes of 765 social media agencies (JSON). Snapshot date: 2026-10-21. Licence: CC BY 4.0 — cite as: Edvido, Social Media Agency Pricing Data 2026 (https://www.edvido.com/social-media-agencies/pricing).
Frequently asked questions
How much do social media agencies charge in 2026?
Across 562 social media agencies on Edvido that publish a minimum project size, the median minimum is $5,000. 38.1% start at $1,000 and 30.6% at $10,000 or more.
Which country has the most affordable social media agencies?
Among countries with at least 20 firms publishing a minimum, Canada has the highest share of firms starting at $1,000 (60%). Price alone does not show quality: compare portfolios and scope.
Do bigger social media agencies cost more?
Yes, on average. 18.7% of 2-9-person teams set a minimum of $10,000 or more, compared with 40% of 50-249-person teams.
What affects the price of social media marketing?
Number of platforms and posting frequency. Content production: design, video and photo shoots versus repurposed material. Community management: replying to comments and messages is ongoing work.
Where does this data come from?
From Edvido's global listing pages for social media agencies (October 2026). Minimum project sizes are the values firms publish in their public B2B directory profiles (such as Clutch and Sortlist). The full dataset can be downloaded as JSON from this page.
How can I get quotes from several agencies?
Send your brief on Edvido, get matched right away, completely free. You are introduced to 4-5 agencies and compare their proposals on the same scope.
