Communications salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Aug 12, 2026
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Communications pay in San Francisco is measured from 60 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is entry-level, where 21 postings put the middle half between $83,000 and $180,000, with a median of $109,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $109,000, mid-level around $170,250, senior around $170,100, lead around $222,750.
Against the 44 other measured markets for communications at entry-level, this sits below 1 of them; Arlington leads at $127,000.
26 communications roles are open in San Francisco right now, 26 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $83,000 – $180,000 | $109,000 | 21 |
| Lead | $197,125 – $270,000 | $222,750 | 16 |
| Mid | $110,819 – $231,250 | $170,250 | 12 |
| Senior | $146,750 – $198,775 | $170,100 | 11 |
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.