Rand at SEOMoz has another excellent post named SEO Salaries – How Much Should You Make. He details what he believes SEOs of all calibers should make. Here is a quick snap shot:
In-House SEOs:
- VP/Director of Search Marketing: $100,000 – $350,000+
- Director/Manager of Organic Search: $75,000 – $150,000
- SEO Guru: $75,000 – $200,000
- Campaign Manager: $55,00 – $100,000
- SEO Specialist: $40,000 – $80,000
SEO Agency Employees:
- SEO Director: $50,000 – $100,000
- Search Marketing Consultant: $60,000 – $200,000
- Link Builder: $35,000 – $100,000
- Content Writer: $35,000 – $75,000
- SEO Researcher: $30,000 – $60,000
- Client Relations Coordinator: $35,000 – $75,00
There are surprising reads and detailed explanations of each category, so definitely worth a read.