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Communications operator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$50,704
Average $50,704
Low $28,176
High $91,245

The average salary for a communications operator is $50,704 per year in the United States. 866 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Communications Operator job openings in United States

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911 Communications Operator
Taylor County3.3out of 5 stars.
Abilene, TX
$50,821.51 a year
Full-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Communications Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Army National Guard
 
$469,217per year
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Odyssey Systems Consulting Gro...
 
$168,333per year
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Astrion
 
$147,500per year
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Victory Solutions, Inc.
 
$120,000per year
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BlueForce Inc
 
$110,000per year
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CITY OF HAYWARD
 
$99,078per year
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Highest paying cities for Communications Operators near United States

  1. Burbank, CA
    $80,531 per year
  2. Washington, VA
    $64,941 per year
  3. Suffolk, VA
    $57,476 per year
  4. Jacksonville, FL
    $48,255 per year
  5. Laramie, WY
    $48,042 per year

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