Communications

Communications Specialist

Salary figures from 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 57 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Communications Specialist is $82,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $57,500 at the 10th percentile to $114,058 at the 90th percentile, based on 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 57 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include media relations, social media management, project management, press release writing, and written communication.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$82,000

10th Percentile

$57,500

90th Percentile

$114,058

Salary Disclosures

43

of 57 postings analyzed

Communications Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$57,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$82,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$114,058Senior / top earners

Based on 43 job postings with salary data

Skills for Communications Specialist

Media relationsSocial media managementProject managementPress release writingWritten communicationWriting and editingStrategic communications planningStakeholder engagementPhotographySocial Media Management

Common Employers Hiring Communications Specialist

  • Amazon5 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton5 positions
  • Air Line Pilots Association3 positions
  • Nebraska Humane Society2 positions
  • American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)1 positions

Top Locations for Communications Specialist

Washington, DCArlington, VAMcLean, VAUnited StatesChantilly, VA

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Figures from 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 57 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this