How much does a radio Dj make?

Question

How much does a radio Dj make?

Answer 1

It all depends of the size of the market the station is in.  The bigger the market, the bigger the paycheck usually.  There are exceptions to ever rule.  I now when I was just starting out in radio, I worked part time at a small town station... I only made minimum wage there .  It it not totally unheard of for a Morning Personality in a top 10 market to make six figures easily.  Radio is just like a ladder, there is aways a bigger market to move up to, and as you make your way up that ladder of success, your paychecks should grow just as well.

Answer 2

Depends on the market.  Major market(big city) you will make more.  Depends on the company you work for too.

Morning show talent usually make the most.  I work in a top 35 market.  I work part-time for about $12 per hour.  I have a friend at another station in this same market and he claims he makes $20 per hour.  I know he is lying, because I know his boss :)

Answer 3

300,000 - 400,000 a year!

Answer 4

I've seen midday jocks in major markets that make $10 an hour.  Radio is not a rich business.  You gotta love it if you're gonna be in it.