Communications

Director of Communications

Salary figures from 58 postings that disclosed salary (of 102 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Director of Communications is $125,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $80,000 at the 10th percentile to $190,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 58 postings that disclosed salary (of 102 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include media relations, strategic communications planning, project management, and crisis communications.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$125,000

10th Percentile

$80,000

90th Percentile

$190,000

Salary Disclosures

58

of 102 postings analyzed

Director of Communications Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$80,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$125,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$190,000Senior / top earners

Based on 58 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Communications

Media relationsStrategic communications planningMedia RelationsProject managementCrisis communicationsTeam leadership and managementPress release writingStrategic Communications PlanningWriting and editingCrisis Communications

Common Employers Hiring Director of Communications

  • City of New York3 positions
  • Demand Justice3 positions
  • Central City Association of Los Angeles2 positions
  • Flashfood2 positions
  • National Governors Association2 positions

Top Locations for Director of Communications

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYLos Angeles, CAArlington, VA

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Figures from 58 postings that disclosed salary (of 102 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this