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Communication specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$68,217
Average $68,217
Low $41,296
High $112,686

The average salary for a communication specialist is $68,217 per year in the United States. 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Communication Specialist job openings in United States

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Council Communications Special...
Pierce County Washington3.7out of 5 stars.
Tacoma, WA
1 day 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
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Rock Mortgage
 
$350,000per year
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Apple
 
$234,125per year
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Summa Academy
 
$234,000per year
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California Institute of Integr...
 
$210,000per year
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The Aerospace Corporation
 
$208,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Communication Specialists near United States

  1. Nashville, TN
    $69,871 per year
  2. Oklahoma City, OK
    $69,484 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $62,437 per year
  4. Tampa, FL
    $61,129 per year
  5. Boulder, CO
    $61,052 per year

Where can a Communication Specialist earn more?

Compare salaries for Communication Specialists in different locations
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