Associate Media Buyer
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
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Role summary
Responsible for research, negotiation, and purchase of media space for the company, with a goal of reaching the target audience at a cost effective price. Recommends appropriate media channels in which the company should advertise, including the mix of television, radio, print, outdoor and digital media. Also prepares advertising calendars with schedules of when and how long advertisements will run. Monitors the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns and makes adjustments as needed.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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Associate Media Buyer salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Associate Media Buyer pay?
- 1 survey publish Associate Media Buyer benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Associate Media Buyer pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Associate Media Buyer varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Associate Media Buyer?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Associate Media Buyer ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Associate Media Buyer pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.