How much does a Talent Agent make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Talent Agent in Des Moines, IA is $50,464. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,264 to $55,416, with most professionals earning between $40,528 and $59,924.

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Talent Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Talent Agent Salary $40,528 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Talent Agent Salary $45,264 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Talent Agent Salary $50,464 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Talent Agent Salary $55,416 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Talent Agent Salary $59,924 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $45,264 10% $40,528 90% $59,924 75% $55,416 $50,464 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Talent Agent ?

A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds jobs for actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, professional athletes, writers, screenwriters, broadcast journalists, and other professionals in various entertainment or broadcast businesses but also agents. In addition, an agent defends, supports and promotes the interest of their clients. The way old talent agencies specialize, either by creating departments within the agency or developing entire agencies that primarily or wholly represent one specialty. For example, there are modeling agencies, commercial talent agencies, ...

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  1. This Job:

    Talent Agent

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Talent Acquisition Specialist II

    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 Talent Agent in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Talent Agent ranges from $45,264 to $55,416 with the average base salary of $50,464. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,264 to $55,416 with the average total cash compensation of $50,464.

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