Associate Communication Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Communication Consultant make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Communication Consultant in the United States is $63,970 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Associate Communication Consultant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,873
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,455 to $68,630
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,524
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Associate Communication Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $68,630 $5,719 $1,320 $33
Average $63,970 $5,331 $1,230 $31
25th Percentile $57,455 $4,788 $1,105 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Communication Consultant Salaries

An Associate Communication Consultant'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 Associate Communication Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Communication Consultant'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): $62,999
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,675
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,153
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,701
  • Expert (over 8 years): $106,893
Levels Salary
Associate... Level Associate Communication Consultant$62,999
Communica... Level Associate Communication Consultant$76,675
Communica... Level Associate Communication Consultant$99,153
Communica... Level Associate Communication Consultant$113,701
Communica... Level Associate Communication Consultant$106,893
$62,999 0 yr
$76,675 < 2 yrs
$99,153 2-4 yrs
$113,701 5-8 yrs
$106,893 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Communication Consultant 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 Associate Communication Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,828.
  • California: $70,559.
  • Massachusetts: $69,619.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Communication Consultants

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: $80,686
  • San Francisco: $79,802
  • Oakland: $78,120

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Communication Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.63% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Photography (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Photography is the art, application and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass communication. Typically, a lens is used to focus the light reflected or emitted from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic image sensor, this produces an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The result with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or positive depending on the purpose of the photographic material and the method of processing. A negative image on film is traditionally used to photographically create a positive image on a paper base, known as a print, either by using an enlarger or by contact printing.
  • Internal Communications (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Internal communications (IC) is the function responsible for effective communications among participants within an organization. The scope of the function varies by organization and practitioner, from producing and delivering messages and campaigns on behalf of management, to facilitating two-way dialogue and developing the communication skills of the organization's participants. Modern understanding of internal communications is a field of its own and draws on the theory and practice of related professions, not least journalism, knowledge management, public relations (e.g., media relations), marketing and human resources, as well as wider organizational studies, communication theory, social psychology, sociology and political science.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.63%
Photography 2.36%
Internal Communications 1.75%
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 Associate Communication Consultant's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Project Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Marketing Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$77,404
21%
Project Communications
$72,286
13%
Marketing Communications
$69,088
8%
Commitment
$68,448
7%
Insight
$68,448
7%
Leadership
$68,448
7%
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Associate Communication Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Communication Consultant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Associate Communication Consultant positions in Chemicals or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Communication Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Communication Consultant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$89,558$43.040%
Pharmaceuticals$83,161$40.030%
Financial Services$79,963$38.025%
Software & Networking$76,764$37.020%
Aerospace & Defense$73,566$35.015%

How Education impacts an Associate Communication Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Communication Consultants enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Associate Communication Consultant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $56,754 and $61,232).

Associate Communication Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Communication Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 2.0%
Associates 2.9%
Bachelors 71.6%
Masters 22.1%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Associate Communication Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Communication Consultant'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Communication Consultant

Salaries for an Associate Communication Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $58,664 in 2023 to around $58,727 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Communication Consultant salary trends, .

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