Elected Official

Communications Director

Salary figures from 24 postings that disclosed salary (of 87 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Communications Director in the Elected Official field is $97,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $105,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 24 postings that disclosed salary (of 87 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include strategic communications planning, media relations, writing and editing, social media management, and press release writing.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$97,500

10th Percentile

$75,000

90th Percentile

$105,000

Salary Disclosures

24

of 87 postings analyzed

Communications Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$75,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$97,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$105,000Senior / top earners

Based on 24 job postings with salary data

Skills for Communications Director

Strategic communications planningMedia relationsWriting and editingSocial media managementPress release writingSpeech writingSocial media strategyCrisis communicationsCommunications strategy developmentLegislative communications

Common Employers Hiring Communications Director

  • Congresswoman Deborah Ross3 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation3 positions
  • Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) 2 positions
  • Office of Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22)2 positions
  • Office of Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02)2 positions

Top Locations for Communications Director

Washington, DCAustin, TXColumbus, OHBrooklyn, NYDenver, CO

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Figures from 24 postings that disclosed salary (of 87 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this