Communications Specialist Salary in the United States

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How much does a Communications Specialist make in the United States? The average Communications Specialist salary in the United States is $123,688 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $111,939 and $136,655. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Communications & Content Design Specialist
DriveTime - TEMPE , AZ
What's Under the Hood. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Temp
- 1 day ago
Communications & Content Design Specialist
DriveTime - TEMPE , AZ
What's Under the Hood. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Temp
- 1 day ago
Communications & Content Design Specialist
DriveTime - TEMPE , AZ
What's Under the Hood. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Temp
- 1 day ago
Communications & Content Design Specialist
DriveTime - TEMPE , AZ
What's Under the Hood. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Temp
- 1 day ago
Communications & Content Design Specialist
DriveTime - TEMPE , AZ
What's Under the Hood. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Temp
- 1 day ago
Communications Specialist with Security Clearance
Deloitte - HONOLULU , HI
In this age of disruption, organizations need to navigate the future with confidence by tapping into the power of data analytics, robotics, and cognitive techno
- 2 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Communications Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Communications Specialist ranges from $111,939 to $136,655 with the average base salary of $123,688. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,541 to $150,646 with the average total cash compensation of $134,017.

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