Communications Careers

Salary data and insights based on 2,634 job postings

Communications professionals earn a median salary of $64,480 at entry-level, rising to $90,000 at mid-level and $137,500 for senior roles. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting demand from government, media, and corporate sectors. Across 2,634 job listings analyzed, the most sought-after skills include project management, social media management, media relations, and writing and editing.

Last updated: June 2026

Entry Level

$64,480

205 jobs

Mid Level

$90,000

774 jobs

Senior Level

$137,500

516 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

2,634

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Project managementSocial media managementMedia relationsWriting and editingMedia RelationsStrategic communications planningWritten communicationProject ManagementPress release writingCrisis communicationsContent creationStrategic communicationsWritten and verbal communicationSocial Media ManagementGraphic design

Explore Specific Job Titles

Communications Director

$97,500159 jobs

Communications Manager

$82,500110 jobs

Communications Intern

$39,520104 jobs

Director of Communications

$121,69492 jobs

Communications Specialist

$74,98062 jobs

Communications Coordinator

$56,16054 jobs

Communications Associate

$64,20038 jobs

Politics Reporter

$95,00029 jobs

Editorial Intern

$41,60025 jobs

Director of Development and Communications

$102,50021 jobs

Social Media Intern

$41,60019 jobs

Head of Communications

$223,94318 jobs

Top Employers

The Washington Post

42 jobs

POLITICO

37 jobs

AARP

16 jobs

NBCUniversal

16 jobs

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

15 jobs

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

14 jobs

City of New York

13 jobs

Bloomberg Industry Group

13 jobs

Alliance Defending Freedom

12 jobs

New York Post

11 jobs

Top Locations

Washington, DC

441 jobs

United States

211 jobs

New York, NY

131 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

83 jobs

Arlington, VA

73 jobs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

64 jobs

San Francisco, CA

36 jobs

Washington, DC

30 jobs

united states

29 jobs

Seattle, WA

28 jobs

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