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Communications Representative V Salary in the United States

How much does a Communications Representative V make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Communications Representative V in the United States is $153,631 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Communications Representative V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,547
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,415 to $164,579
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $137,935
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Communications Representative V Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $164,579 $13,715 $3,165 $79
Average $153,631 $12,803 $2,954 $74
25th Percentile $145,415 $12,118 $2,796 $70
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Key Factors That Influence Communications Representative V Salaries

A Communications Representative V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Communications Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Communications Representative V's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Communications Representative III (4-7 years): $93,988
  • Communications Representative IV (7+ years): $117,773
  • Communications Representative V (7-10 years): $153,631
  • Communications Manager (10+ years): $122,341
  • Communications Director (10+ years): $180,804
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Communications Representative III4-7 years$93,988
Communications Representative IV7+ years$117,773
Communications Representative V7-10 years$153,631
Communications Manager10+ years$122,341
Communications Director10+ years$180,804
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How Do Communications Representative V Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Communications Representative Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $170,100.
  • California: $169,455.
  • Massachusetts: $167,197.

Top Paying Cities for Communications Representative Vs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $193,775
  • San Francisco: $191,870
  • Oakland: $187,614

What Skills Can Increase a Communications Representative V's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 7.09% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Marketing Communications (Mentioned in 2.94% Job Postings): Marketing communications (MC, marcom(s), marcomm(s)) uses different marketing channels and tools in combination: Marketing communication channels focus on any way a business communicates a message to its desired market, or the market in general. A marketing communication tool can be anything from: advertising, personal selling, direct marketing, sponsorship, communication, and promotion to public relations. MC are made up of the marketing mix which is made up of 4P's: Price, Promotion, Place and Product, for a business selling goods, and made up of 7P's: Price, Promotion, Place, Product, People, Physical evidence and Process, for a service based business.
  • Services Marketing (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Services marketing is a form of marketing businesses that provide a service to their customers use to increase brand awareness and sales
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 7.09%
Marketing Communications 2.94%
Services Marketing 1.3%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Communications Representative V's salary.
  • Call Center: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Services Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Conceptualization: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Call Center
 $199,720
30%
Services Marketing
 $175,139
14%
Conceptualization
 $173,603
13%
Analysis
 $168,994
10%
Storytelling
 $167,458
9%
Alignment
 $165,921
8%
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How Education impacts a Communications Representative V's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Communications Representative Vs enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Communications Representative V with a No Diploma is between $147,168 and $156,857).

Communications Representative V Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Communications Representative V
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 57.1%
High School 35.7%
Associates 7.1%
Bachelors 57.1%
Masters 35.7%
Doctorate 7.1%
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Communications Representative V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Communications Representative V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$145,415
Average $153,631/year
$164,579
$12,118
Average $12,803/month
$13,715
$2,796
Average $2,954/week
$3,165
$70
Average $74/hour
$79
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $164,579 $13,715 $3,165 $79
Average $153,631 $12,803 $2,954 $74
25th Percentile $145,415 $12,118 $2,796 $70

Communications Representative V Salary Growth & Career Path

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Communications Director

For a Communications Representative V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Communications Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $122,341 - a projected growth of -20% over your current level.

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FAQ about Communications Representative V

1. Where can a Communications Representative V earn the most?

A Communications Representative V's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Communications Representative V earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Communications Representative V is $193,775.

2. What is the highest pay for Communications Representative V?

The highest pay for Communications Representative V is $174,547.

3. What is the lowest pay for Communications Representative V?

The lowest pay for Communications Representative V is $137,935.

4. What are the responsibilities of Communications Representative V?

Coordinates, designs, and implements internal and external communications strategies and programs within the organization. Enhances the relations between company and employees, clients, government, or community. Evaluates and assists in establishing standard operating procedures. Reviews and edits communications submitted for organizational issues. Monitors company media and utilizes electronic publishing technology. Coordinates delivery of communications to appropriate recipients. Works closely with various business departments to ensure messages are delivered clearly and effectively. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.

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