As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Communications Officer in Idaho is $84,126, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,618 weekly, or $7,011 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $67,831 to $99,677. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,597) and 75th percentile ($92,266), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,677 per year. This $16,669 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, Idaho Communications Officer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $67,831 ID August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $75,597 ID August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $84,126 ID August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $92,266 ID August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $99,677 ID August 01, 2026
25% $75,597 10% $67,831 90% $99,677 75% $92,266 $84,126 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $80,652 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $83,036 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $82,919 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $82,946 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $82,039 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $80,655 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $82,828 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $80,464 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $83,123 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $87,312 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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