Ok, for all you "wannabe" radio stars. You are too late. The radio market is gone as we know it. The day's of actually having a point and getting paid for it is a pipe dream!
The average hourly wage for a part time Chicago DJ is $10 bucks per hour. Here is what you can expect if you get a part time radio job in Chicago, now remember, Chicago is the 3rd largets radio market in the United States. So if you move to another market, it will be lower.
CBS US99 pays part-timers $15.00
The MIX and Bonniville pay $18.00
KISS, who is all voicetracked anyway so you will not be hired, but if you are you can make $12.00 per hour
Remember, you are a part timer, you will work the worst shifts possible, and will Never be hired full time. You will get No benefits or parking. Now, ya wanna be in radio? He is the alternative. You can work at Starbucks and get $10.00 per hour plus FULL benefits! Costco will hire you at $15.00 per hour and give Full benefits and you have a chance to move up and make more money! Radio was at one time known as the "Cool" industry. If you were a radio dj you were badass. But now, a bouncer at a bar has a better chance of getting laid than a radio dj. Hahaha