Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Communications Professional make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$57,307 / yrTotal Pay
$52,985 / yrBase Pay
$4,322 / yrAdditional Pay

$57,307

 / yr
$36K$92K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Communications Professional is $57,307 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,985 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 $4,322 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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Jackson Spalding
4.5
Communications ProfessionalSee 7 salaries from all locations

$69,508

 / yr

$55,830

 / yr

$63,746

 / yr

$85,466

 / yr

$88,871

 / yr
CSC
3.7
Communications ProfessionalSee 2 salaries from all locations

$89,617

 / yr

$63,655

 / yr

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$61,894

 / yr

$78,487

 / yr

$34

 / hr

$113,790

 / yr

$61,063

 / yr
ESPN
4.0
Communications ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$80,223

 / yr

$25

 / hr
Nosy Crow
3.8
Communications ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr

$79,264

 / yr
MGK Marketing
3.0
Communications ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$7,031

 / mo

$38

 / hr

$32

 / hr

$87,224

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Communications Professional in United States

The top paying industry for a Communications Professional in United States is Media & Communication with a median total pay of $69,508.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$69,508

    0% Lower than other industries

Media & Communication

The top paying company in Media & Communication for Communications Professional is Jackson Spalding.

Jackson SpaldingJackson Spalding$69,508/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 professional

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Community OUtreach Specialist

United States of America

 | <1 year

$44,757

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Network Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$2,600

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Corporate Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Communications Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$53,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$72,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Strategic Communications Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$118,920

/yr

$114K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Communications Professional pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Communications Professional is $52,985 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Communications Professional salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 56 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Communications Professional employees.

The highest salary for a Communications Professional in United States is $84,206 per year.

The lowest salary for a Communications Professional in United States is $33,340 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Communications Professional or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Communications Professional.