Associate Communications Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Communications Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Communications Manager in the United States is $125,017 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,980
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,914 to $135,990
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,805
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Associate Communications Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $135,990 $11,333 $2,615 $65
Average $125,017 $10,418 $2,404 $60
25th Percentile $113,914 $9,493 $2,191 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Communications Manager Salaries

An Associate Communications Manager'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 Communications Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Communications Manager'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): $118,149
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $154,104
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,731
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,381
  • Expert (over 8 years): $243,876
Levels Salary
Communica... Level Associate Communications Manager$118,149
Communica... Level Associate Communications Manager$154,104
Associate... Level Associate Communications Manager$122,731
Communica... Level Associate Communications Manager$181,381
VP of Com... Level Associate Communications Manager$243,876
$118,149 0 yr
$154,104 < 2 yrs
$122,731 2-4 yrs
$181,381 5-8 yrs
$243,876 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Communications Manager 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 Communications Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $138,419.
  • California: $137,894.
  • Massachusetts: $136,056.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Communications Managers

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: $157,684
  • San Francisco: $156,134
  • Oakland: $152,671

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Communications Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.72% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Strategic Communication (Mentioned in 3.02% Job Postings): Strategic communication refers to policy-making and guidance for consistent information activity within an organization and between organizations.
  • Executive Communications (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Exchanging of information between leadership, senior management, or an executive team, and employees in an organization.
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Leadership 7.72%
Strategic Communication 3.02%
Executive Communications 1.24%
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 Communications Manager's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Executive Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Employee Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $136,269
9%
Executive Communications
 $131,268
5%
Employee Engagement
 $130,018
4%
Insight
 $130,018
4%
Change Management
 $130,018
4%
Alignment
 $130,018
4%
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How Education impacts an Associate Communications Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Communications Managers 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 Communications Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $121,712 and $129,458).

Associate Communications Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Communications Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 2.4%
Associates 1.9%
Bachelors 59.8%
Masters 34.5%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Associate Communications Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Communications Manager'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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$113,914
Average $125,017/year
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$9,493
Average $10,418/month
$11,333
$2,191
Average $2,404/week
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Average $60/hour
$65
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $135,990 $11,333 $2,615 $65
Average $125,017 $10,418 $2,404 $60
25th Percentile $113,914 $9,493 $2,191 $55

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Salary Trends for Associate Communications Manager

Salaries for an Associate Communications Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,351 in 2023 to around $109,090 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Communications Manager salary trends, .

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