Corporate Communications Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Corporate Communications Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporate Communications Assistant in the United States is $139,873 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Corporate Communications Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $169,498
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $128,928 to $155,380
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,963
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Corporate Communications Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $155,380 $12,948 $2,988 $75
Average $139,873 $11,656 $2,690 $67
25th Percentile $128,928 $10,744 $2,479 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Corporate Communications Assistant Salaries

A Corporate Communications Assistant'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 Corporate Communications Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Corporate Communications Assistant'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): $97,094
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $121,020
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,643
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,014
  • Expert (over 8 years): $259,232
Levels Salary
Public Re... Level Corporate Communications Assistant$97,094
Public Re... Level Corporate Communications Assistant$121,020
Corporate... Level Corporate Communications Assistant$136,643
Public Re... Level Corporate Communications Assistant$165,014
VP of Pub... Level Corporate Communications Assistant$259,232
$97,094 0 yr
$121,020 < 2 yrs
$136,643 2-4 yrs
$165,014 5-8 yrs
$259,232 > 8 yrs
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How Do Corporate Communications Assistant 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 Corporate Communications Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $154,867.
  • California: $154,280.
  • Massachusetts: $152,224.

Top Paying Cities for Corporate Communications Assistants

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: $176,422
  • San Francisco: $174,490
  • Oakland: $170,813

What Skills Can Increase a Corporate Communications Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.91% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Brand Awareness (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Brand awareness is the extent to which customers are able to recall or recognize a brand under different conditions. Brand awareness is one of two dimensions from brand knowledge, an associative network memory model.
  • Crisis Communications (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Crisis communication is a sub-specialty of the public relations profession that is designed to protect and defend an individual, company, or organization facing a public challenge to its reputation. The communication scholar Timothy Coombs defines crisis as "the perception of an unpredictable event that threatens important expectancies of stakeholders and can seriously impact an organization's performance and generate negative outcomes" and crisis communication as "the collection, processing, and dissemination of information required to address a crisis situation." Meaning can be socially constructed; because of this, the way that the stakeholders of an organization view an event (positively, neutrally, or negatively) is a major contributing factor to whether the event will become a crisis. Additionally, it is important to separate a true crisis situation from an incident. The term crisis “should be reserved for serious events that require careful attention from management.”
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.91%
Brand Awareness 1.7%
Crisis Communications 1.3%
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 Corporate Communications Assistant's salary.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Services Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • B2B: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Artificial Intelligence
$159,455
14%
Services Marketing
$152,462
9%
B2B
$146,867
5%
Insight
$145,468
4%
Corporate Communications
$145,468
4%
Storytelling
$145,468
4%
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Corporate Communications Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Corporate Communications Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 73% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Corporate Communications Assistant positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Corporate Communications Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Corporate Communications Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$188,829$91.035%
Internet$181,835$87.030%
Energy & Utilities$174,841$84.025%
Aerospace & Defense$160,854$77.015%
Financial Services$153,860$74.010%

How Education impacts a Corporate Communications Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Corporate Communications Assistants 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 a Corporate Communications Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,808 and $129,718).

Corporate Communications Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Corporate Communications Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 1.6%
Associates 2.0%
Bachelors 68.7%
Masters 26.0%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Corporate Communications Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Corporate Communications Assistant'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Corporate Communications Assistant

Salaries for a Corporate Communications Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,752 in 2023 to around $112,932 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Corporate Communications Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Corporate Communications Assistant Over Time

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2023
$114,752
2024
$114,116
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$112,932
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2024 $114,116
2025 $112,932
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  • giftHEALTH Inc

    Columbus, OH

    giftHEALTH Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. About Us. At Gifthealth, we're revolutionizing the way people experience healthcare by simplifying the proce... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Nesco Resource

    Columbus, OH

    Nesco Resource | Columbus, OH

    Change Management Specialist. The Change Management Specialist is accountable for a function within the area of Enterprise Readiness: Change Management. In... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Nexxaworks

    Columbus, OH

    Nexxaworks | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Company Description. Welcome to Nexxaworks, where creativity, strategy, and innovation come together to craft marketing s... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief Communications Officer (CCO). About the Company. Highly-regarded local organization focusing on improving the child care system. Industry. Individual... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Blue Star Partners LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Blue Star Partners LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Title. Communications Analyst. Location. Columbus, OH. Work Model. Remote with light travel (approximately once per m... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Almega Management Group, INC.

    Columbus, OH

    Almega Management Group, INC. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Almega Management Group is a growing marketing firm focused on customer acquisition, professional development, and effect... more

    6 Days Ago

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FAQ about Corporate Communications Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Corporate Communications Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Corporate Communications Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

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