Communications salary in San Diego
Employer-stated pay · updated Mar 10, 2026
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Communications pay in San Diego is measured from 46 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 19 postings put the middle half between $87,000 and $140,000, with a median of $123,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $97,000, mid-level around $123,000, senior around $143,000, lead around $191,000.
Against the 55 other measured markets for communications at mid-level, this sits below 11 of them; Oakland leads at $194,000.
2 of these ranges rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read them as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
2 communications roles are open in San Diego right now, 2 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $67,000 – $102,000 | $97,000 | 8 |
| Lead | $128,000 – $201,000 | $191,000 | 13 |
| Mid | $87,000 – $140,000 | $123,000 | 19 |
| Senior | $116,000 – $149,000 | $143,000 | 6 |
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.