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Media Planner / Buyer Salary

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Updated: 5 Jun 2013

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Media Planner / Buyer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$29,639 - $56,484

(Median)

30K

41K

49K

56K

MEDIAN: $40,724

10%

50%

75%

90%

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Media Planner / Buyer Job Listings

Media Planner

May 13

Optimedia - United States

media plans for Nintendo across all types of media... media vehicles for client media plan  Keeps current on industry trends  Mentor Assistant Media Planner... - Indeed

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Media Planner

May 13

ZenithGPE - United States

across all types of media. Responsibilities: • Provide research for and write media Point-Of-Views (POVs... applicability of media vehicles for client media plan... - Indeed

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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	$19K	$38K	$57K
Salary	$29,489 - $54,660
Bonus	$0.00 - $3,000
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). )	$29,639 - $56,484
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 5 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 107

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Media Planner / Buyer Tasks

Conduct research to determine what forms of media will reach the company’s target audience.
Purchase time or space for advertising from media companies, negotiate prices, and schedule advertisements.
Work with the company and the creative team to determine the best advertising strategies.
Ensure advertising campaigns remain within the company’s budget.

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Companies and Industries for Media Planner / Buyer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Advertising Agency	$29,734 - $56,136
Marketing, Advertising, and Media Management	$29,522 - $55,847
Internet Advertising	$30,476 - $56,825
Political Organization	$26,621 - $52,748

Popular Employers

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Key Statistics for Media Planner / Buyer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 81%			Male 19%
Salary:	$35,745 - $46,673			$30,167 - $41,961

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

75%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$29,312 - $51,224
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising	$28,883 - $38,000

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 90%		Dental: 77%
	Vision: 53%		None: 9%

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