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Invoice
MTS-2026-APR
Issued
2026-05-25
Due
2026-06-09
Terms
Net 15
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instagram content creation (12 posts + 8 stories) | 20 | $75.00 | $1,500.00 |
| LinkedIn content (4 carousel posts) | 4 | $150.00 | $600.00 |
| Community management — April 2026 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Monthly analytics report | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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Platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn. Content calendar approved Mar 25. Analytics report delivered Apr 2.
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What this template includes
Every field you need for a professional social media manager invoice.
Business name, address, and contact information
Client name and billing address
Unique invoice number
Invoice date and payment due date
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Subtotal, tax (if applicable), and total due
Payment terms and accepted methods
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Platforms managed
Content deliverable count
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Best for: Social media managers billing for content creation, scheduling, community management, or paid ad management
When to use this social media manager invoice template
Use this template for any social media engagement — monthly retainers, per-post or per-deliverable billing, campaign-based work, paid ad management, community management, influencer outreach, or content creation contracts. The template handles multi-platform billing (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X/Twitter, YouTube, Facebook), deliverable counts (posts, stories, reels, carousels), and the reporting layer that established social media managers include in retainer arrangements. Pre-filled line items show a typical monthly retainer with platform-specific deliverables, community management, and analytics so you can see how to structure a multi-line social media invoice.
How social media managers typically charge
Social media pricing splits into per-post, per-platform, and retainer models. Per-post pricing: $25–$200+ per Instagram post, $50–$400+ per LinkedIn post or carousel, $100–$1,000+ per video deliverable depending on production complexity. Per-platform monthly: $300–$2,000+ per platform per month for full management (content + scheduling + community + reporting). Full-service monthly retainers: $1,500–$10,000+ for multi-platform management of small businesses, $5,000–$25,000+ for established brands and B2B SaaS clients. Beyond content management: paid ad management typically adds $500–$5,000/month plus 5–15% of ad spend; community management $500–$2,500/month for active communities; influencer outreach and management $1,000–$5,000/month for active programs. The earning leap most social media managers miss: charging for strategy and reporting separately. Strategy work (content pillars, calendar planning, brand voice development) is high-value advisory and should price like consulting, not like content creation.
What to put on a social media invoice
List each platform as its own line item if scope or rates differ — 'Instagram content creation (12 posts + 8 stories)', 'LinkedIn content (4 carousel posts)', 'Community management — April 2026'. Specify deliverable counts for content-heavy line items (posts, stories, reels, carousels) — clients renew retainers when they can see exactly what they got. List paid ad management separately from content creation and ad spend; if you charge a percentage of spend, state the percentage and calculation. Include the reporting period for analytics deliverables ('Monthly analytics report — April 2026'). For campaign-based work, list each campaign as its own line item with the platforms and deliverables specified.
Social media invoice best practices
Three habits separate social media managers with stable retainer revenue from those who lose clients. First, attach a brief monthly performance summary to every retainer invoice — top-performing posts, follower growth, engagement rate, key wins. Clients renew retainers when they can see ROI; they cancel when social media feels like a budget line item nobody can justify. Second, structure retainers with explicit scope and overage terms — 'Retainer covers 12 posts/month + community management. Additional posts: $X each. Out-of-scope strategy work: $Y/hr.' This pre-empts scope creep, which is the single biggest cause of unprofitable social media retainers. Third, charge separately for ad spend management vs. content creation — bundling them invites pricing pressure on the management fee while making the ad spend allocation invisible.
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Frequently asked questions
What's a typical social media manager rate?
Hourly: $25–$100+/hr depending on experience and specialty. Per-platform monthly: $300–$2,000+ per platform per month for full management. Full-service multi-platform retainers: $1,500–$10,000+ for small business clients, $5,000–$25,000+ for established brands and B2B SaaS clients. Specialty premiums: B2B and SaaS pay 1.5–2x consumer brands for similar work; LinkedIn-focused work pays more than Instagram-focused work; video-heavy platforms (TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels) command higher rates due to production complexity. The biggest pricing lever is specialization — a 'social media manager' caps lower than a 'B2B LinkedIn growth specialist' or 'TikTok ad creative specialist'.
Should I bill per post, per platform, or on retainer?
Retainer for ongoing client relationships (most profitable for both sides), per-platform for scope-bounded multi-channel work, per-post for ad-hoc content creation. Retainers ($1,500–$10,000+/month for typical scopes) provide predictable revenue and let you build platform expertise for the specific client. Per-post billing is the right starting point but caps your earning ceiling — $100/post times 20 posts/month = $2,000/month, while a $4,000/month retainer for the same scope earns 2x for similar effort.
How do I bill paid ad management?
Three common structures: (1) flat monthly management fee ($500–$5,000/month) — simplest, best for stable spend; (2) percentage of ad spend (typically 10–15%) — scales with client growth, can feel expensive at high spend levels; (3) hybrid (base management fee + percentage above a spend threshold) — most common for sophisticated clients. Always bill ad spend separately from your management fee — bundling them invites pricing pressure and obscures where the budget goes. State the percentage and calculation: 'Management fee: 10% of $20,000 ad spend = $2,000.'
How do I structure a social media retainer?
Most social media retainers specify deliverable counts plus included activities: '12 Instagram posts + 4 LinkedIn carousels per month, plus community management, plus monthly analytics report.' On the invoice, list the retainer as a single line item with the period clearly labeled, then list any out-of-scope work (extra posts, ad-hoc campaigns, paid ad management) as separate lines. State out-of-scope rates explicitly in the contract: 'Additional posts: $75 each. Strategy work: $200/hr. Ad management: 10% of spend.'
Should I charge for strategy and content planning separately?
Yes, especially for new client engagements. Strategy work (content pillars, brand voice development, content calendar planning, competitive analysis) is consulting-level work that should price like consulting ($150–$300+/hr) — not like content creation. Many social media managers undercharge by bundling strategy into a low monthly retainer. Common structure: charge a one-time strategy/onboarding fee ($1,500–$5,000+) before the retainer begins, then bill ongoing strategy work either as a separate line on retainer invoices or at hourly rates.
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