Communications salary in San Jose
Employer-stated pay · updated Mar 10, 2026
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Communications pay in San Jose is measured from 49 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 16 postings put the middle half between $102,000 and $157,000, with a median of $151,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $68,000, mid-level around $151,000, senior around $152,000, lead around $191,000.
Against the 55 other measured markets for communications at mid-level, this sits below 4 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.
3 communications roles are open in San Jose right now, 3 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $62,000 – $86,000 | $68,000 | 11 |
| Lead | $181,000 – $221,000 | $191,000 | 7 |
| Mid | $102,000 – $157,000 | $151,000 | 16 |
| Senior | $127,000 – $169,000 | $152,000 | 15 |
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.