As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Disc Jockey in the US is $35,764, equivalent to $17 per hour, $688 weekly, or $2,980 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Disc Jockey in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Disc Jockey in the US vary widely, spanning from $30,240 to $41,050. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,873) and 75th percentile ($38,531), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,050 per year. This $5,658 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Anti Money Laundering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Disc Jockey often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 23 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Disc Jockey Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $30,240 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $32,873 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $35,764 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $38,531 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $41,050 US May 01, 2026
25% $32,873 10% $30,240 90% $41,050 75% $38,531 $35,764 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Disc Jockey ?

A disc jockey, often abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays existing recorded music for a live audience. Most common types of DJs include radio DJ, club DJ who performs at a nightclub or music festival and turntablist who uses record players, usually turntables, to manipulate sounds on phonograph records. Originally, the disc in disc jockey referred to gramophone records, but now DJ is used as an all-encompassing term to describe someone who mixes recorded music from any source, including cassettes, CDs or digital audio files on a CDJ or laptop. The title DJ is commonly used by DJs in front...

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    Disc Jockey

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Disc Jockey in the United States. The base salary for Disc Jockey ranges from $32,873 to $38,531 with the average base salary of $35,764. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,604 to $43,848 with the average total cash compensation of $39,749.

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