Media Buyer Salaries in the US

Based on 28 verified submissionsLast updated Aug 24, 2026

What does a Media Buyer earn in United States?

The median total compensation for a Media Buyer in United States is $70,000, based on 28 verified salary submissions. Most Media Buyer pay falls between $62,750 and $78,000, and the top 10% earn $94,500 or more.

Top
$95K/yr
90th Percentile
High
$78K/yr
75th Percentile
Median
$70K/yr
50th Percentile
Low
$63K/yr
25th Percentile

How we calculate this: we combine pay data from three sources, job postings, salaries self-reported by marketers, and pay verified by recruiters. Figures include base salary, bonus, and equity, and we update them as new data comes in, most recently on Aug 24, 2026.

Which companies pay the most?

Company
$55,000$53K to $61K3 submissions

Recent submissions

Role TypeSizeLocation
$68,0002 yearsAgency11-50New York City1mo ago
$70,0003 yearsIn-house201-500New York City2mo ago
$65,0002 yearsAgency10,000+New York City2mo ago
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How does pay grow with experience?

Do in-house or agency roles pay more?

In-house
$70,000
$63K to $78KBased on 12 submissions
Agency
$69,840
$61K to $81KBased on 16 submissions

Does remote, hybrid, or on-site work pay more?

Remote
$79,000
Median total payBased on 6 submissions
Hybrid
$65,500
Median total payBased on 10 submissions
On-site
$69,000
Median total payBased on 12 submissions

Where does this role pay the most?

Location
Chicago
$82,000$69K to $88K3 submissions
New York City
$64,000$57K to $69K6 submissions

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Common questions about Media Buyer pay