Communications salary in Washington

Employer-stated pay · updated Sep 21, 2026

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Communications pay in Washington is measured from 54 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 20 postings put the middle half between $75,000 and $121,150, with a median of $100,125.

Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $70,000, mid-level around $100,125, senior around $110,774, lead around $132,500.

Against the 55 other measured markets for communications at mid-level, this sits below 21 of them; Oakland leads at $194,000.

1 of these ranges rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.

57 communications roles are open in Washington right now, 34 listing pay.

Level	Market range	Median	Sample
Entry	$65,000 – $93,000	$70,000	5hint
Mid	$75,000 – $121,150	$100,125	20
Senior	$95,581 – $146,572	$110,774	12
Lead	$115,000 – $176,600	$132,500	17

Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.

Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.

Open communications roles in Washington · 34 with stated pay

Pay marked ^e is our estimate. Everything else is the employer's own figure.

this job's payour estimatewhere most pay sits here, $78,000–$194,000scale $40,000–$280,000

Strategic Communications Outreach Specialist Syms Strategic Group · Washington $90,000–$112,500 5d ago

Associate - Communications (Junior) Pillsbury · Washington $225,000–$260,000 6d ago Deputy Director, Digital Communications, Unmoderated News Third Way · Washington $105,000–$125,000 9d ago Director, Communications, Climate & Energy Program Third Way · Washington $125,000–$140,000 13d ago

Specialist, Strategic Communications Ngs · Washington $70,300–$74,000 2w ago Vice President of Communications Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press · Washington $167,900–$185,300 2w ago

Sr. Communications Specialist (Public Health) ICF · Washington $81,147–$166,919 3w ago Associate, Strategic Comms / Communication Focused Precision · Washington $58,500–$60,000 3w ago

Strategic Communications Specialist - Secret Clearance Corner Alliance · Washington $95,000–$115,000 3w ago

Managing Director, Strategic Communications Penta Group · Washington $205,000–$270,000 3w ago Communications Manager, Maneuver Dominance Anduril Industries · Washington $146,000–$194,000 4w ago

Communications Coordinator Truth Initiative · Washington $60,000–$62,000 5w ago

Senior Communications Manager, Recruitment Marketing ICF · Washington $130,687–$222,169 6w ago

Integrated Marketing and Communications Lead (Top Secret cleared) ICF · Washington $81,147–$137,949 6w ago

Marketing and Communications Data Analyst (Top Secret cleared) ICF · Washington $67,063–$114,008 6w ago

Marketing and Communications Strategist (Top Secret cleared) ICF · Washington $81,147–$137,949 6w ago Communications Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Pewtrusts (CenterExternal) · Washington $91,035 7w ago

Digital Communications Specialist, U.S. Government Agency Dexis · Washington $78,000–$120,000 7w ago

Communications Associate (R5514) Shield AI · Washington $76,000–$110,000 7w ago

Government Partnerships Communications Lead OpenAI · Washington $187,000–$266,000 2mo ago

Program Manager, Public Safety Communications & Investment Analytics Corner Alliance · Washington $50,000–$100,000 2mo ago

Director, Communications The ALS Association · Washington $81,689–$102,644 2mo ago

Director, External Communications Blue Star Families · Washington $87,000–$120,000 2mo ago SVP, Strategic Communications / Comms Focused Precision · Washington $170,000–$200,000 3mo ago

Director of Policy Communications Enterprise Community Partners · Washington $120,000–$135,000 3mo ago Director, Strategic Communications Bully Pulpit International · Washington $110,000–$130,000 3mo ago National Security Strategic Communications Director (Legislative Affairs Focus) (TS / SCI Security Clearance Required) protagonist · Washington $124,000–$190,000 4mo ago National Security Strategic Communications (Program Lead) (TS / SCI Security Clearance Required) protagonist · Washington $124,000–$148,000 4mo ago SVP, Strategic Communications / Digital Focused Precision · Washington $170,000–$200,000 4mo ago

Sr. Manager, Strategic Communications Ngs · Washington $95,000–$100,000 5mo ago

Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications Hillel International · Washington $245,000–$275,000 8mo ago

Marketing Communications Analyst Aramark · Washington $70,000–$80,000

Demand Justice - Senior Communications Advisor Grossman Solutions · Washington $175,000–$205,000 Associate Writer, Donor Communications The Heritage Foundation · Washington $60,000–$70,000

Internal Communications Lead Associate Fanniemae · Washington $95,581–$146,572^e 6d ago Communications Specialist KeenLogic · Washington $75,000–$121,150^e 8d ago Communications Engagement Writer Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law · Washington $75,000–$121,150^e 8d ago Communications Specialist TechOp Solutions International · Remote · US $75,000–$121,150^e 8d ago

Crisis Management & Litigation Communications Internship - Winter / Spring '27 Fa Evxv Saasfaprod1 · Washington $65,000–$93,000^e 9d ago Spring 2027 Strategic Communications Internship narrativestrategies · Washington $65,000–$93,000^e 2w ago

Internship: Compassionate Communications & Human Resources (Winter 2027) ncose · Washington $65,000–$93,000^e 2w ago Communications Internship Spring 2027 understandingwar · Washington $65,000–$93,000^e 2w ago

Marketing and Communications Assistant udc · Washington $65,000–$93,000^e 2w ago Managing Director, US Digital Creative Content Director | Strategic Communications Fticonsulting (FTIConsultingCareers) · Washington In listing 3w ago

Entry Level Communications Representative Alphabe Insight Inc · Washington $65,000–$93,000^e 3w ago Communications Specialist / Senior Communications Specialist — U.S. & Canada HDV and PV, plus Marine, Aviation, and Fuels icct · Washington In listing 4w ago Managing Director, Public Affairs | Strategic Communications Fticonsulting (FTIConsultingCareers) · Washington In listing 5w ago

Internship: Communications (Winter 2027) ncose · Washington $65,000–$93,000^e 8w ago Marketing / Communication Intern InterDigital (InterDigital Intern) · Washington $65,000–$93,000^e 2mo ago Communication Strategist / Washington DC Area Blueprint Creative Group · Washington $75,000–$121,150^e 2mo ago

Strategic Communications Task Lead Barbaricum · Washington $95,581–$146,572^e 3mo ago Senior Communications Manager Credence · Washington $95,581–$146,572^e 4mo ago

Communications Coordinator Alphabe Insight Inc · Washington $75,000–$121,150^e 5mo ago

Game Night Staff: Communications (Part-Time / Seasonal) Monumental Sports & Entertainment · Washington $95,581–$146,572^e 11mo ago

Strategic Communications Consultant ProSidian Consulting, LLC · Washington $75,000–$121,150^e 37mo ago

Communications Specialist Integrated Resources INC · Washington $75,000–$121,150^e 113mo ago Strategic Communications SME Xenith Solutions · Washington $75,000–$121,150^e