Wages for announcers vary by type of work. Wages also vary by area of the country. The size of the market and the popularity of the announcer also affect wages. Announcers often earn additional money by taking on extra assignments or doing voice-overs for ads.
Announcers who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys (SOC 27-3011)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $15.59 | $20.86 | $31.20 |
| Yearly | $32,438 | $43,388 | $64,887 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $14.61 | $17.48 | $27.90 |
| Yearly | $30,382 | $36,357 | $58,018 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $14.49 | $17.37 | $23.61 |
| Yearly | $30,157 | $36,125 | $49,123 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $16.97 | $24.09 | $36.23 |
| Yearly | $35,292 | $50,110 | $75,344 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $16.04 | $24.24 | $31.09 |
| Yearly | $33,363 | $50,419 | $64,667 | |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area | Hourly | $15.84 | $18.09 | $25.08 |
| Yearly | $32,951 | $37,623 | $52,168 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $17.09 | $20.92 | $23.10 |
| Yearly | $35,561 | $43,512 | $48,041 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $14.38 | $14.46 | $17.97 |
| Yearly | $29,911 | $30,083 | $37,365 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $15.25 | $15.25 | $24.93 |
| Yearly | $31,725 | $31,725 | $51,848 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $14.38 | $17.27 | $23.38 |
| Yearly | $29,911 | $35,915 | $48,635 | |
| United States | Hourly | $16.00 | $21.96 | $34.65 |
| Yearly | $33,280 | $45,680 | $72,080 | |