How much does a Disc Jockey make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Disc Jockey in the United States is $34,635. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,355 to $39,309, with most professionals earning between $30,279 and $43,565.

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 $30,279 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $32,355 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $34,635 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $39,309 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Disc Jockey Salary $43,565 US March 01, 2025
25% $32,355 10% $30,279 90% $43,565 75% $39,309 $34,635 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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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 $32,355 to $39,309 with the average base salary of $34,635. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,995 to $43,721 with the average total cash compensation of $38,537.

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