How much does a disc jockey make in Chicago?
$47,570a year
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.87 an hour or $3,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.87
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 19
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys.
| St. Louis, MO | $35,030 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disc jockey make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.87 ($47,570 a year).
Do disc jockeys make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $47,570 against $44,950 nationally, 6% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $47,570, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for disc jockey pay?
8 of 19 metro areas with data.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.