How much does a Talk Show Host make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Talk Show Host in Des Moines, IA is $76,472. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,765 to a high of $118,341, with most professionals earning between $62,492 and $98,387.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Talk Show Host Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Talk Show Host Salary $49,765 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Talk Show Host Salary $62,492 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Talk Show Host Salary $76,472 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Talk Show Host Salary $98,387 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Talk Show Host Salary $118,341 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25% $62,492 10% $49,765 90% $118,341 75% $98,387 $76,472 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 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 Talk Show Host in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Talk Show Host ranges from $62,492 to $98,387 with the average base salary of $76,472. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,322 to $99,373 with the average total cash compensation of $77,392.
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