Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Communications Associate make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$56,228 / yrTotal Pay
$52,805 / yrBase Pay
$3,423 / yrAdditional Pay

$56,228

 / yr
$37K$86K
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The 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.

1
Meta
Meta
$119,185/yr
1K open jobs
4
ICF
$69,659/yr
7
$67,631/yr
10
AAAS
$61,119/yr
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Communications AssociateSee 47 salaries from all locations

$56,188

 / yr

$53,080

 / yr

$67,631

 / yr

$67,405

 / yr

$67,793

 / yr

$119,185

 / yr

$59,765

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$59,134

 / yr

$57,878

 / yr

$57,038

 / yr

$25

 / hr

$67,398

 / yr

$57,580

 / yr

$65,094

 / yr

$82,992

 / yr

$69,659

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$69,440

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$71,681

 / yr

$57,708

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$60,707

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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$94,312

    35% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$67,793

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$66,362

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$59,134

    3% Lower than other industries

  • EducationEducation$57,708

    5% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Communications Associate are Meta and Pew Research Center.

MetaMeta$119,185/yr

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

For communications associate

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Internal Communications Strategist

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Internal Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$62,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Emergency Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Internal Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Communication Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

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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