Communications Coordinator Salaries

How much does a Communications Coordinator make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$44K - $65K/yr
Base Pay
$42K - $61K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$53K

/yr
$44K$65K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Communications Coordinator is $53,434 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $50,504 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 $2,930 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $44K-$65K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Communications Coordinator

$53,434 /yr
Communications Coordinator
$72,289 /yr
Senior Communications Coordinator
$56,794 /yr
Lead Communications Coordinator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Communications Coordinator?

Job TitleSalary
Communications Coordinator$53,434 /yr
Senior Communications Coordinator$72,289 /yr
Lead Communications Coordinator$56,794 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Communications Coordinator

Some related job titles are Communications Specialist Salaries with median pay of $60,845, Marketing Communications Specialist Salaries with median pay of $65,274, Communications Assistant Salaries with median pay of $44,409, Communications Director Salaries with median pay of $105,273.

Top Paying Companies

For a Communications Coordinator in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Communications Coordinator in United States. Employers include General Motors (GM), Nielsen and MIT.

1
General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM)
$67,613/yr
520 open jobs
3
MIT
$56,308/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Communications Coordinator in United States

1General Motors (GM)$67,613
2Nielsen$59,207
3MIT$56,308
4Columbia University$56,111
5The Johns Hopkins University$56,017
6New York State Assembly$55,956
7Skidmore, Owings & Merrill$55,951
8Harvard University$55,869
9NBCUniversal$55,855
10UNC Chapel Hill$55,518
Total Pay Trajectory

For Communications Coordinator

$53,434 /yr
Communications Coordinator
$72,289 /yr
Senior Communications Coordinator
$56,794 /yr
Lead Communications Coordinator
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Communications Coordinator?

Job TitleSalary
Communications Coordinator$53,434 /yr
Senior Communications Coordinator$72,289 /yr
Lead Communications Coordinator$56,794 /yr

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University of Texas at Austin
4.2
Communications CoordinatorSee 17 salaries from this location

$51,916

 / yr
The University of Kansas
4.2
Communications CoordinatorSee 16 salaries from this location

$50,846

 / yr
NBCUniversal
4.1
Communications CoordinatorSee 16 salaries from this location

$55,855

 / yr
University of Maryland
4.2
Communications CoordinatorSee 15 salaries from this location

$51,918

 / yr
Harvard University
4.3
Communications CoordinatorSee 13 salaries from this location

$55,869

 / yr
World Resources Institute
3.6
Communications CoordinatorSee 12 salaries from this location

$47,262

 / yr
Texas A&M University
4.4
Communications CoordinatorSee 11 salaries from this location

$47,792

 / yr

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The Johns Hopkins University
4.1
Communications CoordinatorSee 10 salaries from this location

$56,017

 / yr
MIT
4.4
Communications CoordinatorSee 9 salaries from this location

$56,308

 / yr
Brookings Institution
4.4
Communications CoordinatorSee 9 salaries from this location

$48,751

 / yr
American University
4
Communications CoordinatorSee 9 salaries from this location

$50,532

 / yr
Northwestern University
4.1
Communications CoordinatorSee 9 salaries from this location

$51,498

 / yr
Paramount
4
Communications CoordinatorSee 8 salaries from this location

$54,830

 / yr
Walt Disney Company
3.9
Communications CoordinatorSee 8 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Vanderbilt University
4.2
Communications CoordinatorSee 7 salaries from this location

$53,320

 / yr
Colorado State University
4.2
Communications CoordinatorSee 7 salaries from this location

$49,824

 / yr
University of Minnesota
4.2
Communications CoordinatorSee 7 salaries from this location

$50,751

 / yr
New York State Assembly
3.4
Communications CoordinatorSee 7 salaries from this location

$55,956

 / yr
LSU
4
Communications CoordinatorSee 7 salaries from this location

$49,526

 / yr
University of Pennsylvania
4.2
Communications CoordinatorSee 7 salaries from this location

$52,685

 / yr
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Communications Coordinator Salaries

Job TitleSalary
University of Texas at Austin Communications Coordinator salaries - 17 salaries reported$51,916/yr
The University of Kansas Communications Coordinator salaries - 16 salaries reported$50,846/yr
NBCUniversal Communications Coordinator salaries - 16 salaries reported$55,855/yr
University of Maryland Communications Coordinator salaries - 15 salaries reported$51,918/yr
Harvard University Communications Coordinator salaries - 13 salaries reported$55,869/yr
World Resources Institute Communications Coordinator salaries - 12 salaries reported$47,262/yr
Texas A&M University Communications Coordinator salaries - 11 salaries reported$47,792/yr
The Johns Hopkins University Communications Coordinator salaries - 10 salaries reported$56,017/yr
MIT Communications Coordinator salaries - 9 salaries reported$56,308/yr
Brookings Institution Communications Coordinator salaries - 9 salaries reported$48,751/yr
American University Communications Coordinator salaries - 9 salaries reported$50,532/yr
Northwestern University Communications Coordinator salaries - 9 salaries reported$51,498/yr
Paramount Communications Coordinator salaries - 8 salaries reported$54,830/yr
Walt Disney Company Communications Coordinator salaries - 8 salaries reported$26/hr
Vanderbilt University Communications Coordinator salaries - 7 salaries reported$53,320/yr
Colorado State University Communications Coordinator salaries - 7 salaries reported$49,824/yr
University of Minnesota Communications Coordinator salaries - 7 salaries reported$50,751/yr
New York State Assembly Communications Coordinator salaries - 7 salaries reported$55,956/yr
LSU Communications Coordinator salaries - 7 salaries reported$49,526/yr
University of Pennsylvania Communications Coordinator salaries - 7 salaries reported$52,685/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Communications Coordinator in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Communications Coordinator in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $67,613, Information Technology with a median total pay of $59,207, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $55,956, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $55,951, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $54,754.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • ManufacturingManufacturing$67,613

    25% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$59,207

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$55,956

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$55,951

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$54,754

    7% Higher than other industries

Manufacturing

The top paying company in Manufacturing for Communications Coordinator is General Motors (GM).

General Motors (GM)General Motors (GM)$67,613/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.

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Communications

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Outreach Coordinator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Communications Coordinator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,320

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Communications

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$47,500

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Global Communications

United States of America

 | <1 year

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Outreach Coordinator

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$95,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Communications Coordinator pay FAQ

The average salary for a Communications Coordinator is $53,434 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3069 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Communications Coordinator employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Communications Coordinator in United States is $64,728 per year.

The lowest salary for a Communications Coordinator in United States is $44,270 per year.

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

Pay for communications coordinators is comparable to the pay of other public relations specialists. The job can be demanding, as they must remain connected around the clock and be able to quickly craft messages in response to both global and company-specific emergencies. Candidates with experience working for well-recognized brands can typically expect more opportunities and higher pay. Successful communications coordinators can progress into other roles such as chief communications officer.

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Bachelor's degrees, compensation packages, stock options, and years of experience are all factors that can qualify communication coordinator salary as satisfactory. When current professionals spoke on the topic using Glassdoor, about 74% of them felt content with their pay.

Positive client relationships, advanced education, and extensive on-the-job experience factor into higher communications coordinator salaries as you progress in your communications coordinator career. Professionals earn between $37,398.88 and $76,810.36, with the average communications coordinator making $50,504.28. After proving your worth in the field, you may be able to advance in seniority to a high-level position, scoring more responsibilities and a potentially higher salary to match.

Excellent communication skills are at the heart of the job, so continue furthering your knowledge within this arena. Digital marketing, media intelligence, written and oral communication, listening, critical thinking, and branding are all core components you'll use on the job. Stay up-to-date with advancements in all of these areas, and continue improving your skills while you progress in the role. As you gain experience, you'll also acquire more in-depth knowledge and start building client relationships. These relationships are what can score you a high salary as a communications coordinator throughout your career, so make networking a priority and acquire a list of positive long-term references.

Have an offer for a communications coordinator role? Use competing offers as leverage, and explain why you're the person for the job. Is your experience level higher than what's listed in the job description? Do you routinely take on more senior-level responsibilities? Are you a great leader? Paint a picture of your best accomplishments using these questions as guides, and you could earn a higher salary as a communications coordinator. If you're looking for a raise in your current role, ask for 15 to 20% more than your current offer, and highlight your growth within the company. Discuss accomplishments, future goals, and what you'll do to earn a higher salary.

About 73.91% of Communications Coordinator professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $2,930 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Communications Coordinator in United States as a good salary.

Communications Coordinator professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $37,399 and $76,810 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $53,434 following the average career path of a Communications Coordinator.

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