Content has loaded

Communication specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Communication Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$67,934
Average $67,934
Low $40,931
High $112,751

The average salary for a communication specialist is $67,934 per year in the United States. 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Communication Specialist job openings in United States

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
COMM-277: Interpersonal Commun...
Chamberlain University3.5out of 5 stars.
Remote
$1,950 a month
Part-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Communication Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Victoria Independent School Di...
 
$458,442per year
View company
Rock Mortgage
 
$350,000per year
View company
Apple
 
$234,125per year
View company
Summa Academy
 
$234,000per year
View company
California Institute of Integr...
 
$210,000per year
View company
The Aerospace Corporation
 
$208,000per year
View company

Highest paying cities for Communication Specialists near United States

  1. Nashville, TN
    $69,902 per year
  2. Oklahoma City, OK
    $69,484 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $62,618 per year
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $61,565 per year
  5. Boulder, CO
    $61,052 per year

Where can a Communication Specialist earn more?

Compare salaries for Communication Specialists in different locations
vs

How much do similar professions as Communication Specialist get paid in United States?

Senior Communication Specialist

Job openings
Average $95,882 per year