Client Relations Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Client Relations Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Client Relations Specialist in the United States is $80,879 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Client Relations Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,510
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,461 to $88,537
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,619
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Client Relations Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,537 $7,378 $1,703 $43
Average $80,879 $6,740 $1,555 $39
25th Percentile $74,461 $6,205 $1,432 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Client Relations Specialist Salaries

A Client Relations Specialist'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 Client Relations Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Client Relations Specialist'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): $66,749
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,315
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,513
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,144
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,124
Levels Salary
Account M... Level Client Relations Specialist$66,749
Client Re... Level Client Relations Specialist$80,315
Account M... Level Client Relations Specialist$101,513
Account M... Level Client Relations Specialist$128,144
Account M... Level Client Relations Specialist$159,124
$66,749 0 yr
$80,315 < 2 yrs
$101,513 2-4 yrs
$128,144 5-8 yrs
$159,124 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Client Relations Specialists

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: $102,012
  • San Francisco: $101,009
  • Oakland: $98,769

What Skills Can Increase a Client Relations Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.27% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Advertising (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Advertising is a marketing communication that employs an openly sponsored, non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.:465 Sponsors of advertising are typically businesses wishing to promote their products or services. Advertising is differentiated from public relations in that an advertiser pays for and has control over the message. It differs from personal selling in that the message is non-personal, i.e., not directed to a particular individual.:661,672 Advertising is communicated through various mass media, including traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, outdoor advertising or direct mail; and new media such as search results, blogs, social media, websites or text messages. The actual presentation of the message in a medium is referred to as an advertisement, or "ad" or advert for short. Commercial ads often seek to generate increased consumption of their products or services through "branding", which associates a product name or image with certain qualities in the minds of consumers. On the other hand, ads that intend to elicit an immediate sale are known as direct-response advertising. Non-commercial entities that advertise more than consumer products or services include political parties, interest groups, religious organizations and governmental agencies. Non-profit organizations may use free modes of persuasion, such as a public service announcement. Advertising may also help to reassure employees or shareholders that a company is viable or successful.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.27%
Business Development 1.7%
Advertising 1.41%
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 Client Relations Specialist's salary.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Telemarketing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Success
$85,731
6%
Telemarketing
$85,731
6%
Leadership
$84,114
4%
Insight
$84,114
4%
Coaching
$84,114
4%
Consulting
$84,114
4%
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How Education impacts a Client Relations Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Client Relations Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Client Relations Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $75,119 and $81,344).

Client Relations Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Client Relations Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 20.8%
Associates 11.9%
Bachelors 56.2%
Masters 10.0%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Client Relations Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Client Relations Specialist'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Client Relations Specialist

Salaries for a Client Relations Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,803 in 2023 to around $72,039 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Client Relations Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Client Relations Specialist Over Time

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2023
$72,803
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$72,479
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