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Marketing Communications Specialist II Salary in California

What is the salary range of a Marketing Communications Specialist II?

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Marketing Communications Specialist II in California is $78,671 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Marketing Communications Specialist II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,552
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,763 to $87,508
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,563
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Marketing Communications Specialist II Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,508 $7,292 $1,683 $42
Average $78,671 $6,556 $1,513 $38
25th Percentile $70,763 $5,897 $1,361 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Marketing Communications Specialist II Salaries

A Marketing Communications Specialist II'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Marketing Communications Specialist II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Marketing Communications Specialist II'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,863
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,116
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,279
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,807
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,059
Levels Salary
Entry Level Marketing Communications Specialist II $75,863
Intermediate Level Marketing Communications Specialist II $76,116
Senior Level Marketing Communications Specialist II $79,279
Specialist Level Marketing Communications Specialist II $82,807
Expert Level Marketing Communications Specialist II $83,059
$75,863 0 yr
$76,116 < 2 yrs
$79,279 2-4 yrs
$82,807 5-8 yrs
$83,059 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Marketing Communications Specialist IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities, even within the same state. 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 California cities:

  • Mountain View: $89,962
  • Cupertino: $89,934
  • New Almaden: $89,905

Marketing Communications Specialist II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Marketing Communications Specialist II'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.

Last Updated on November 01, 2025

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