How much does a Music Publisher make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Publisher in the United States is $66,795. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $51,028 to a high of $86,198, with most professionals earning between $58,542 and $76,951.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Music Publisher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Music Publisher Salary $51,028 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Music Publisher Salary $58,542 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Music Publisher Salary $66,795 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Music Publisher Salary $76,951 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Music Publisher Salary $86,198 US March 01, 2025
25% $58,542 10% $51,028 90% $86,198 75% $76,951 $66,795 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Music Publisher

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Music Publisher in the United States. The base salary for Music Publisher ranges from $58,542 to $76,951 with the average base salary of $66,795. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,833 to $77,520 with the average total cash compensation of $67,431.

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