Elected Official

Communications Director

Salary data based on 97 job postings

"The median salary for a Communications Director in the Elected Official field is $95,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $65,000 at the 10th percentile to $131,927 at the 90th percentile based on 52 job postings. Key skills required for this role include media relations, social media management, strategic communications planning, press release writing, and writing and editing."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$95,000

10th Percentile

$65,000

90th Percentile

$131,927

Sample Size

52

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Communications Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$65,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$131,927Senior / top earners

Based on 52 job postings with salary data

Skills for Communications Director

Media relationsSocial media managementStrategic communications planningPress release writingWriting and editingCrisis communicationsPolitical communicationsProject managementMedia RelationsTeam management and leadership

Common Employers Hiring Communications Director

  • Natural Resource Governance Institute3 positions
  • New York State Senate2 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation2 positions
  • Montgomery County Government2 positions
  • U.S. Senator Gillibrand2 positions

Top Locations for Communications Director

Washington, DC, USAUnited StatesWashington, DC 20515California, USColumbia, SC

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Data extracted from 97 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026