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Updated: 9 Feb 2012

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	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	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$22,909 - $97,875
Bonus	$100.67 - $24,468
Commission	$3,750 - $10,800
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). )	$20,401 - $100,848
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 9 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 253

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Job Listings for Radio Show Host Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 24	Radio Talk Show Host	Dow Jones	Princeton, New Jersey
	Show Host will be the host of the new WSJ Radio Network's three hour evening talk show program. The show... host will give direction and perspective to show... Indeed
Jan 25	Radio Talk Show Host Part Time Q1 2011	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
	Our company seeks experienced Part Time Talk Show Host. We're on the hunt for our next generation of superstar talent. You need to embrace the news and make it... Indeed
Jan 24	Sales Rep and/or Radio Show Host		California
	Host and/or sell radio interviews and shows to professonals We are selling radio shows in various categories into the top 500 media markets Leads and lead... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Radio Show Host Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Clear Channel Communications, Inc.	$28,118 - $143,908
Cumulus Media, Inc.	$22,280 - $73,338
CBS Radio, Inc.	Not enough data
Cox Radio, Inc.	Not enough data
Radio One Inc	Not enough data

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Radio Broadcasting	$21,743 - $97,751
Media Network	$23,233 - $96,303
Entertainment	$21,482 - $95,683
Entertainment -- Music	$20,179 - $89,183
Direct Broadcast Satellite Programming/Media	$23,233 - $96,303

Key Statistics for Radio Show Host Jobs

Gender

	Female 36%			Male 64%
Salary:	$23,900 - $55,028			$30,182 - $70,892

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

27%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

32%

20 years or more

18%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$20,394 - $78,152
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications	$20,558 - $58,958
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism	Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism & Mass Communication	Not enough data
Doctorate (PhD)	Not enough data

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 68%		Dental: 53%
	Vision: 34%		None: 30%

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Career Path for Radio Show Host Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Radio Show Host

Salary Range

$20,401 - $100,848

	Disc Jockey (DJ), Radio $15,885 - $70,657
	Radio Producer $18,326 - $62,870
	Radio Announcer $18,755 - $72,953

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Radio Show Host

Salary Range

$20,401 - $100,848

	Program Director, Radio Broadcasting $24,207 - $107,662
	Afternoon Drive/Production Director (Radio) $20,518 - $62,429
	TV or Radio Host $19,165 - $137,740

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Salary Map for Radio Show Host Jobs

Highest Salaries By City for Radio Show Host Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Radio Show Host Jobs

Highest Salaries By City

Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Salaries By City

1. Charlotte, North Carolina

2. Orlando, Florida

3. Atlanta, Georgia

4. Austin, Texas

5. New York, New York

6. Miami, Florida

7. Los Angeles, California

8. Seattle, Washington

9. Minneapolis, Minnesota

10. Chicago, Illinois

Radio Show Host Job Description

People with the job title Radio Show Host typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Radio and Television Announcers

Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and artist.