As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commissioner in the US is $65,506, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,260 weekly, or $5,459 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Commissioner in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Commissioner in the US vary widely, spanning from $53,165 to $81,837. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,047) and 75th percentile ($74,054), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,837 per year. This $15,007 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Commissioner often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Commissioner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commissioner Salary $53,165 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commissioner Salary $59,047 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commissioner Salary $65,506 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commissioner Salary $74,054 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commissioner Salary $81,837 US January 01, 2026
25% $59,047 10% $53,165 90% $81,837 75% $74,054 $65,506 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A commissioner is, in principle, a member of a commission or an individual who has been given a commission (official charge or authority to do something). In practice, the title of commissioner has evolved to include a variety of senior officials, often sitting on a specific commission. In particular, commissioner frequently refers to senior police or government officials. A High Commissioner is equivalent to an ambassador, originally between the United Kingdom and the Dominions and now between all Commonwealth states, whether Commonwealth realms, republics, or countries having a monarch othe...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commissioner in the United States. The base salary for Commissioner ranges from $59,047 to $74,054 with the average base salary of $65,506. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,988 to $78,755 with the average total cash compensation of $69,557.

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