Communications Officer Salary in the United States

Communications Officer Salary

How much does a Communications Officer make in the United States? The average Communications Officer salary in the United States is $86,046 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $77,077 and $95,652. 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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10th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $68,911 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $77,077 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $86,046 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $95,652 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $104,397 US May 28, 2024
25% $77,077 10% $68,911 90% $104,397 75% $95,652 $86,046 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Communications Officer ?

A communications officer is a naval line officer responsible for supervising operation and maintenance of a warship's signal flags, signal lamps, and radio transmitters and receivers. The communications officer is usually responsible for encrypting and decrypting secret message traffic and for distribution and safe storage of secret messages. Aboard some ships, the communications officer is responsible for the ship's secret publications inventory or for the ship's post office and distribution of mail....

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    Communications Representative I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Communications Officer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Communications Representative III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
77077
95652
86046

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
79519
100042
89153
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Communications Officer in the United States. The base salary for Communications Officer ranges from $77,077 to $95,652 with the average base salary of $86,046. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,519 to $100,042 with the average total cash compensation of $89,153.

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