How much does a Live Sound Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Live Sound Engineer in the United States is $51,105. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,674 to a high of $57,934, with most professionals earning between $46,692 and $54,680.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Live Sound Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Live Sound Engineer Salary $42,674 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Live Sound Engineer Salary $46,692 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Live Sound Engineer Salary $51,105 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Live Sound Engineer Salary $54,680 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Live Sound Engineer Salary $57,934 US April 01, 2025
25% $46,692 10% $42,674 90% $57,934 75% $54,680 $51,105 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Live Sound Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Live Sound Engineer ranges from $46,692 to $54,680 with the average base salary of $51,105. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,692 to $54,680 with the average total cash compensation of $51,105.

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