As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Radio DJ in Cleveland, OH is $42,718, equivalent to $21 per hour, $822 weekly, or $3,560 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Radio DJ in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Radio DJ in Cleveland, OH vary widely, spanning from $28,360 to $60,751. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,203) and 75th percentile ($52,157), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,751 per year. This $16,954 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, Cleveland Radio DJ often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Cleveland currently ranks 453 statewide for Radio DJ job salary. 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 $28,360 Cleveland, OH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $35,203 Cleveland, OH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $42,718 Cleveland, OH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $52,157 Cleveland, OH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $60,751 Cleveland, OH August 01, 2026
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Radio DJ in Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Radio DJ ranges from $35,203 to $52,157 with the average base salary of $42,718. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,203 to $53,694 with the average total cash compensation of $43,227.

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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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