As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Communications Officer in Phoenix, AZ is $88,981, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,711 weekly, or $7,415 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $71,751 to $105,437. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,962) and 75th percentile ($97,595), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,437 per year. This $17,633 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, Phoenix Communications Officer often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 391 statewide 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 $71,751 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $79,962 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $88,981 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $97,595 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $105,437 Phoenix, AZ May 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Communications Officer in Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Communications Officer ranges from $79,962 to $97,595 with the average base salary of $88,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,559 to $103,369 with the average total cash compensation of $93,046.

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