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Communications assistant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Communications Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.97
Average $20.97
Low $14.17
High $31.03

The average salary for a communications assistant is $20.97 per hour in the United States. 474 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Communications Assistant job openings in United States

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Communications Assistant – Imm...
Los Angeles, CA
$19 - $29 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Communications Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SUNY Orange
 
$240,000per year
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Houston Independent School Dis...
 
$217,500per year
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
 
$160,000per year
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SIERRA CLUB
 
$155,000per year
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School District of Philadelphi...
 
$148,671per year
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San Mateo County Transit Distr...
 
$137,592per year
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Highest paying cities for Communications Assistants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $26.86 per hour
  2. Saint Paul, MN
    $23.67 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $23.21 per hour
  4. Austin, TX
    $23.04 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $22.15 per hour

Where can a Communications Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Communications Assistants in different locations
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Entry Level Communications Assistant

Job openings
Average $49,453 per year