Communications salary in Washington
Employer-stated pay · updated Aug 11, 2026
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Communications pay in Washington is measured from 103 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is entry-level, where 77 postings put the middle half between $55,000 and $92,000, with a median of $65,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $65,000, mid-level around $99,943, senior around $112,000, lead around $135,000.
Against the 48 other measured markets for communications at entry-level, this sits below 12 of them; Arlington leads at $127,000.
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.
10 communications roles are open in Washington right now, 10 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $55,000 – $92,000 | $65,000 | 77 |
| Lead | $120,000 – $181,163 | $135,000 | 11 |
| Mid | $82,759 – $117,213 | $99,943 | 6 |
| Senior | $97,500 – $136,000 | $112,000 | 9 |
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.