As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Radio DJ in the US is $43,606, equivalent to $21 per hour, $839 weekly, or $3,634 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Radio DJ in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Radio DJ in the US vary widely, spanning from $28,949 to $62,013. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,934) and 75th percentile ($53,241), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,013 per year. This $17,307 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Radio DJ often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 59 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
Radio DJ Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $28,949 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $35,934 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $43,606 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $53,241 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $62,013 US April 01, 2026
25% $35,934 10% $28,949 90% $62,013 75% $53,241 $43,606 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Radio DJ ?

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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