Communication Engineer Salary in the United States

Communication Engineer Salary

How much does a Communication Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Communication Engineer in the United States is $70,576. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,807 to $77,319, with most professionals earning between $59,556 and $83,459.

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10th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $59,556 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $64,807 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $70,576 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $77,319 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $83,459 US April 01, 2025
25% $64,807 10% $59,556 90% $83,459 75% $77,319 $70,576 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Communication Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Telecommunications Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Communication Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Communication Engineer ranges from $64,807 to $77,319 with the average base salary of $70,576. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,807 to $77,319 with the average total cash compensation of $70,576.

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