Communication Officer - Pay and progression
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Pay
Industry sources indicate that the average gross salary for communication officers in 2008 was about $61,200, with the highest-paid 25% earning about $71,650, while the lowest-paid 25% earned an average of $52,250 a year.
According to the 2006 Census, communication officers earned an average of $52,500 a year and worked an average of 38 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Communication officers can move into different jobs in:
- advertising and communications, such as copywriter, public relations consultant or advertising account manager
- the media and journalism, such as print journalist or broadcaster.
Communication officers with a number of years' experience are often promoted into management positions such as communication manager or director.
Updated
September 2009
