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Media Buyer Salary

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Updated: 20 May 2013

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Media Buyer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$30,196 - $61,115

(Median)

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43K

51K

61K

MEDIAN: $42,625

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$21K	$42K	$63K
Salary	$30,356 - $59,409
Bonus	$0.00 - $5,139
Profit Sharing	$200.00 - $3,575
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$30,196 - $61,115
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 20 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 161

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Media Buyer Job Listings

Senior Media Planner/Buyer

May 17

ICF International - Fairfax, VA

Title: Senior Media Planner/Buyer Location: null If... and maintaining annual media budgets * Responsible for buying of traditional media including television... - Indeed

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Media Buyer Tasks

Communicate with the customer to determine the available budget, scheduling preferences, and the effectiveness of the campaign.
Work with media planners and account executives to develop plans for how to reach the largest number of consumers.
Purchase time or space for advertising from media companies, negotiate prices, and schedule advertisements.
Conduct research to determine the best ways to use media to reach the targeted customer group.

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Companies and Industries for Media Buyer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Advertising Agency	$30,317 - $53,937
Marketing, Advertising, and Media Management	$30,195 - $53,552
Media Buying Agency	$30,195 - $53,552
Retail	$31,524 - $57,709
Indian Gaming or Casino	$32,205 - $57,103

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Key Statistics for Media Buyer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 72%			Male 28%
Salary:	$34,211 - $49,975			$37,974 - $48,792

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

58%

5-9 years

20%

10-19 years

14%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$30,160 - $58,104
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication	$39,839 - $53,000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising	$26,753 - $40,695
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business & Marketing	$30,781 - $38,660
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business & Marketing	$30,462 - $58,918

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 87%		Dental: 73%
	Vision: 51%		None: 13%

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