Salem Media Group is America’s leading radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to 3000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network, a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing, a leading publisher of Christian and conservative themed books and magazines. Salem owns and operates 99 radio stations, with 56 stations in the nation’s top 25 top markets – and 28 stations in the top 10 markets. Each of our radio properties has a full portfolio of broadcast and digital marketing opportunities. read more

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Salem Media Group CMO Salary

The average Salem Media Group CMO earns an estimated $254,665 annually. Salem Media Group's CMO compensation is $984 less than the US average for a CMO.

The Marketing Department at Salem Media Group earns $13,031 more on average than the Sales Department.

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Average Compensation

$254,665: avg. base

CMO Salaries at Salem Media Group

CMOs earn $114,286 more than Senior Marketing Managers.

Senior Marketing Manager

$140k*

Brand Manager

$112k*

Marketing Manager

$86k*

Marketing Operations

$86k*

Business Analyst

$77k*

Copywriter

$68k*

Marketing Associate

$58k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Salem Media Group by Department

The Marketing Department averages $13,031 more than the Sales Department, and $3,488 less than the Finance Department

Finance

$79,376 Avg. total comp.

+$3k

Marketing

$75,888 Avg. total comp.

Sales

$62,857 Avg. total comp.

-$13k

CMO Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female CMO at companies similar size to Salem Media Group reported making $329,081, while the average male CMO at similar sized companies reported making $337,265.

CMO Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Native American CMO at companies similar size to Salem Media Group reported making $450,000, while the average Hispanic or Latino CMO at similar sized companies reported making $266,800.

How CMOs at Salem Media Group Rate Their Compensation

The majority of CMOs at Salem Media Group believe they're compensated fairly. 75% of CMOs at Salem Media Group say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (79%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Salem Media Group

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

77% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

75% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

79% Yes

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