How much does a Comedian make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Comedian in Phoenix, AZ is $53,008. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,417 to $58,954, with most professionals earning between $44,238 and $64,368.

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What is a Comedian?

A Comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience by making them laugh. This might take many forms including jokes, satirical observations, amusing situations, acting foolish (as in slapstick) or employing prop comedy. A Comedian who addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up Comedian. Other practises include the sitcom, sketch comedy and improv genres. A popular saying, variously quoted but generally attributed to Ed Wynn, is, "A comic says funny things; a Comedian says things funny", which draws a distinction between how much of the comedy can be attributed to verb...

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Comedian in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Comedian in Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Comedian ranges from $48,417 to $58,954 with the average base salary of $53,008. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,317 to $60,834 with the average total cash compensation of $54,391.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,008 $48,417 - $58,954
Bonus $1,383 $899 - $1,879
Total Pay $54,391 $49,317 - $60,834
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,417 - $58,954 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,319 - $58,835 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,427 - $58,966 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,221 - $58,715 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,427 - $58,966 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,285 - $58,793 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
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