Salary data and insights based on 2,365 job postings
Communications professionals earn a median salary of $65,000 at entry level, rising to $90,000 at mid-level and $139,550 for senior roles across 2,365 analyzed positions. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting demand for professionals in government, media, and corporate sectors. Core skills driving hiring include project management, social media management, media relations, writing and editing, and strategic communications planning.
Last updated: May 2026
Entry Level
$65,000
186 jobs
Mid Level
$90,000
686 jobs
Senior Level
$139,550
467 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
2,365
Last 6 months
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POLITICO
36 jobs
The Washington Post
34 jobs
NBCUniversal
16 jobs
AARP
15 jobs
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
14 jobs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
14 jobs
New York Post
11 jobs
Alliance Defending Freedom
11 jobs
City of New York
10 jobs
Fox News Media
10 jobs
Washington, DC
407 jobs
United States
191 jobs
New York, NY
125 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
75 jobs
Arlington, VA
67 jobs
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
37 jobs
San Francisco, CA
35 jobs
Washington, DC
30 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
28 jobs
Seattle, WA
27 jobs
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