▼15%
$48,831
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$37k
MEDIAN
$49k
90%
$66k
The average salary for a Media Buyer is $48,831
Base Salary
$37k - $66k
Bonus
$956 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$498 - $10k
Commission
$5k - $15k
Total Pay
$37k - $69k
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What Do Media Buyers Do?
Media Buyer Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
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Job Satisfaction for Media Buyer
Based on 88 responses, the job of Media Buyer has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.66 out of 5. On average, Media Buyers are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Female
72.3%
Male
27.2%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 213 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
86%
Dental
73%
Vision
61%
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