How much does a Communications Associate make?
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$56,228
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Communications Associate is $56,228 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,805 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,423 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Communications Associate in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Communications Associate in United States. Employers include Meta, PIMCO and The World Bank.
Top Paying Companies
For Communications Associate in United States
| 1 | Meta | $119,185 | |
| 2 | PIMCO | $82,992 | |
| 3 | The World Bank | $71,681 | |
| 4 | ICF | $69,659 | |
| 5 | Pew Research Center | $69,440 | |
| 6 | Vanguard | $67,793 | |
| 7 | Marathon Strategies | $67,631 | |
| 8 | JPMorgan Chase & Co | $67,405 | |
| 9 | Palladian Partners | $65,094 | |
| 10 | AAAS | $61,119 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Communications Associate in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Communications Associate in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $94,312, Financial Services with a median total pay of $67,793, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $66,362, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $59,134, and Education with a median total pay of $57,708.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Communications Associate are Meta and Pew Research Center.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Media & Communications?
Media and communications jobs are expected to see increased demand due to growth in different communications platforms. Digital expertise will become increasingly important as consumers continue to shift away from print, radio and television and towards electronic media. Most media & communications careers require higher education, although this varies greatly depending on the field, and usually offer above-average pay.
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Communications Associate pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Communications Associate is $52,805 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Communications Associate salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1312 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Communications Associate employees.
The highest salary for a Communications Associate in United States is $79,394 per year.
The lowest salary for a Communications Associate in United States is $35,121 per year.
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