Communications

Director of Communications

Salary data based on 96 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Communications is $121,694 per year, with salaries ranging from $73,275 at the 10th percentile to $212,750 at the 90th percentile based on 50 job postings. Key skills required for this role include strategic communications planning, media relations, project management, and crisis communications."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$121,694

10th Percentile

$73,275

90th Percentile

$212,750

Sample Size

50

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Director of Communications Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$73,275Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$121,694Typical salary
90th Percentile$212,750Senior / top earners

Based on 50 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Communications

Strategic communications planningMedia relationsMedia RelationsProject managementCrisis communicationsWriting and editingStrategic Communications PlanningTeam leadership and managementPress release writingSocial media management

Common Employers Hiring Director of Communications

  • Demand Justice3 positions
  • National Governors Association2 positions
  • Central City Association of Los Angeles2 positions
  • City of New York2 positions
  • New York State Assembly2 positions

Top Locations for Director of Communications

United StatesWashington, DCWashington, DC, USADenver, COLos Angeles, CA

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Data extracted from 96 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026