Accounts and Communications Executive Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts and Communications Executive make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts and Communications Executive in the United States is $104,459 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Accounts and Communications Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,847
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,479 to $116,701
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,571
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Accounts and Communications Executive Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $116,701 $9,725 $2,244 $56
Average $104,459 $8,705 $2,009 $50
25th Percentile $92,479 $7,707 $1,778 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts and Communications Executive Salaries

An Accounts and Communications Executive'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 Accounts and Communications Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts and Communications Executive'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): $67,060
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,642
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,909
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,593
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,716
Levels Salary
Account M... Level Accounts and Communications Executive$67,060
Account M... Level Accounts and Communications Executive$80,642
Accounts ... Level Accounts and Communications Executive$101,909
Account M... Level Accounts and Communications Executive$128,593
Account M... Level Accounts and Communications Executive$159,716
$67,060 0 yr
$80,642 < 2 yrs
$101,909 2-4 yrs
$128,593 5-8 yrs
$159,716 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Accounts and Communications Executive 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 Accounts and Communications Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $115,657.
  • California: $115,218.
  • Massachusetts: $113,683.

Top Paying Cities for Accounts and Communications Executives

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: $131,754
  • San Francisco: $130,312
  • Oakland: $127,565

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts and Communications Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 6.45% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
  • Outside Sales (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Outside sales refer to the sales of products or services by sales personnel that physically go out into the field to meet with prospective customers.
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Presentation 6.45%
Salesforce 2.37%
Outside Sales 1.71%
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 an Accounts and Communications Executive's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
 $108,637
4%
Customer Success
 $108,637
4%
Project Management
 $108,637
4%
Leadership
 $108,637
4%
Client Service
 $107,593
3%
Business Development
 $107,593
3%
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Accounts and Communications Executive Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts and Communications Executive roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Accounts and Communications Executive positions in Financial Services or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts and Communications Executive as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts and Communications Executive

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$135,797$65.030%
Insurance$130,574$63.025%
Software & Networking$125,351$60.020%
Healthcare$120,128$58.015%
Business Services$114,905$55.010%

How Education impacts an Accounts and Communications Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounts and Communications Executives enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Accounts and Communications Executive with a Associate's Degree is between $99,900 and $108,526).

Accounts and Communications Executive Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounts and Communications Executive
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 10.2%
Associates 7.5%
Bachelors 65.7%
Masters 15.4%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Accounts and Communications Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts and Communications Executive'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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$92,479
Average $104,459/year
$116,701
$7,707
Average $8,705/month
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Average $2,009/week
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Average $50/hour
$56
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $116,701 $9,725 $2,244 $56
Average $104,459 $8,705 $2,009 $50
25th Percentile $92,479 $7,707 $1,778 $44

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Salary Trends for Accounts and Communications Executive

Salaries for an Accounts and Communications Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $92,714 in 2023 to around $92,905 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts and Communications Executive salary trends, .

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