How much does a Media Consultant make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Media Consultant in Raleigh, NC is $72,508. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,990 to a high of $91,371, with most professionals earning between $63,862 and $82,382.

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What is a Media Consultant?

A Media Consultant is a marketing agent or public relations executive that is hired by businesses or political candidates to obtain positive press coverage. Media consultants usually draft press releases to highlight positive achievements of a business, organization, or individual. In politics, media consultants create advertisement campaigns to plant a desired image in the minds of voters. Top consulting firms such as Bain, McKinsey & Company, and Boston Consulting Group have media, technology, and entertainment practices. Media consultants at management consulting firms seek to address iss...

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What is the average salary for Media Consultant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Media Consultant in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Media Consultant ranges from $63,862 to $82,382 with the average base salary of $72,508. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,910 to $85,755 with the average total cash compensation of $75,098.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,508 $63,862 - $82,382
Bonus $2,590 $2,048 - $3,373
Total Pay $75,098 $65,910 - $85,755
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,862 - $82,382 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC 0%
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,413 - $81,803 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,607 - $80,762 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,407 - $81,794 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,407 - $81,794 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,278 - $77,758 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
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JOB TITLE Social Media Consultant LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $43,806 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,990
JOB TITLE Social Media Marketing Consultant LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $49,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,161
JOB TITLE Media Supervisor LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $86,268 MAXIMUM SALARY $104,684
JOB TITLE Media Coordinator LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $36,090 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,182
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