Communications Intern Salary Report 2026

Q: What skills are required to be a Communications Intern?

Common skills for Communications Intern positions include: Social media management, Written communication, Research, Press release writing, Social media content creation.

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Communications Intern

Salary data based on 120 job postings

"The median salary for a Communications Intern is $39,520 per year, with salaries ranging from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $48,256 at the 90th percentile based on 72 job postings. Key skills required for this role include social media management, written communication, research, press release writing, and social media content creation."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$39,520

10th Percentile

$31,200

90th Percentile

$48,256

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Communications Intern Salary Distribution

Percentile	Annual Salary	Description
10th Percentile	$31,200	Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)	$39,520	Typical salary
90th Percentile	$48,256	Senior / top earners

Based on 72 job postings with salary data

Skills for Communications Intern

Social media managementWritten communicationResearchPress release writingSocial media content creationAttention to detailGraphic designContent creationMedia relationsVideo editing

Common Employers Hiring Communications Intern

AARP5 positions
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.4 positions
MacArthur Justice Center3 positions
Council on American-Islamic Relations3 positions
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren3 positions

Top Locations for Communications Intern

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USAWashington, DC 20036Washington, District of Columbia, United Statesunited states

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Data extracted from 120 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026