Communications

Communications Director

Salary figures from 47 postings that disclosed salary (of 67 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Communications Director is $105,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $70,000 at the 10th percentile to $140,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 47 postings that disclosed salary (of 67 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include social media management, media relations, strategic communications planning, writing and editing, and project management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$105,000

10th Percentile

$70,000

90th Percentile

$140,000

Salary Disclosures

47

of 67 postings analyzed

Communications Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$70,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$105,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$140,000Senior / top earners

Based on 47 job postings with salary data

Skills for Communications Director

Social media managementMedia relationsStrategic communications planningWriting and editingProject managementMedia RelationsSocial Media ManagementPress release writingWritten and verbal communicationCommunications strategy

Common Employers Hiring Communications Director

  • City of Philadelphia4 positions
  • Aly Richards for Governor2 positions
  • American Heart Association2 positions
  • Chamber of Progress2 positions
  • Lot Sixteen2 positions

Top Locations for Communications Director

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYPhiladelphia, PABuffalo

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Figures from 47 postings that disclosed salary (of 67 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this