As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Communications Assistant in San Jose, CA is $126,296, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,429 weekly, or $10,525 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Communications Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Communications Assistant in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $97,930 to $154,447. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,448) and 75th percentile ($141,031), while top earners (90th percentile) make $154,447 per year. This $29,583 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose Communications Assistant often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Communications Assistant job salary. 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
Communications Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $97,930 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $111,448 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $126,296 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $141,031 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $154,447 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
25% $111,448 10% $97,930 90% $154,447 75% $141,031 $126,296 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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