Internal Communications Executive Salary in the United States

How much does an Internal Communications Executive make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Internal Communications Executive in the United States is $87,291 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Internal Communications Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,517
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,236 to $94,214
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,902
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Internal Communications Executive Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $94,214 $7,851 $1,812 $45
Average $87,291 $7,274 $1,679 $42
25th Percentile $79,236 $6,603 $1,524 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Internal Communications Executive Salaries

An Internal Communications Executive's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Internal Communications Executive Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Internal Communications Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $96,649.
  • California: $96,282.
  • Massachusetts: $94,999.

Top Paying Cities for Internal Communications Executives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $110,100
  • San Francisco: $109,018
  • Oakland: $106,600

What Skills Can Increase an Internal Communications Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.09% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 4.63% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 0.69% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 5.09%
Economics 4.63%
Financial Services 0.69%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Internal Communications Executive's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Benchmarking: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
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Consulting
 $89,037
2%
Benchmarking
 $88,164
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How Education impacts an Internal Communications Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Internal Communications Executives enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Internal Communications Executive with a Bachelor's Degree is between $84,959 and $89,748).

Internal Communications Executive Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Internal Communications Executive
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 38.5%
High School 53.8%
Associates 7.7%
Bachelors 38.5%
Masters 53.8%
Doctorate 7.7%
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Internal Communications Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Internal Communications Executive's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$79,236
Average $87,291/year
$94,214
$6,603
Average $7,274/month
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$1,524
Average $1,679/week
$1,812
$38
Average $42/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $94,214 $7,851 $1,812 $45
Average $87,291 $7,274 $1,679 $42
25th Percentile $79,236 $6,603 $1,524 $38

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Salary Trends for Internal Communications Executive

Salaries for an Internal Communications Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,821 in 2023 to around $72,921 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Internal Communications Executive salary trends, .

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