The average wage for a comedian in the United States is around $14.94 per hour.
Avg Wage
Comedians earn an average hourly wage of $14.94.
Salaries typically start from $10.59 per hour and go up to $40.47 per hour.
16% below national average Updated in 2018
Comedian earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do comedian salaries compare to similar careers?
Comedians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than casting directors but more than dancers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Casting director salary | $72K |
| Singer salary | $59K |
| Music artist salary | $59K |
| Conductor salary | $50K |
| Choreographer salary | $48K |
| Comedian salary | $31K |
| Actor salary | $36K |
| Performer salary | $33K |
| Announcer salary | $33K |
| Dancer salary | $33K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)