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Communication specialist salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$67,912
Average $67,912
Low $40,964
High $112,589

The average salary for a communication specialist is $67,912 per year in the United States. 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Communication Specialist job openings in United States

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Communications Specialist
Orano3.9out of 5 stars.
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
1 month 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
    $68,063 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $62,601 per year
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $62,437 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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