As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Communications Officer in Alabama is $82,792, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,592 weekly, or $6,899 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Communications Officer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Communications Officer in Alabama vary widely, spanning from $66,756 to $98,097. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,398) and 75th percentile ($90,804), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,097 per year. This $16,406 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Strategic Communication, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alabama Communications Officer often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Communications Officer 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 Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $66,756 AL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $74,398 AL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $82,792 AL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $90,804 AL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $98,097 AL August 01, 2026
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What is a Communications Officer ?

A communications officer is a naval line officer responsible for supervising operation and maintenance of a warship's signal flags, signal lamps, and radio transmitters and receivers. The communications officer is usually responsible for encrypting and decrypting secret message traffic and for distribution and safe storage of secret messages. Aboard some ships, the communications officer is responsible for the ship's secret publications inventory or for the ship's post office and distribution of mail....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $80,389 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $85,875 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $79,399 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $83,469 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $84,660 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $81,633 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $83,730 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $83,070 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $84,019 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $80,363 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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