Elected Official

Communications Director

Salary data based on 169 job postings

"The median salary for a Communications Director in the Elected Official field is $97,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $67,500 at the 10th percentile to $132,066 at the 90th percentile based on 91 job postings. Key skills required for this role include media relations, social media management, strategic communications planning, writing and editing, and press release writing."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$97,500

10th Percentile

$67,500

90th Percentile

$132,066

Sample Size

91

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Communications Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$67,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$97,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$132,066Senior / top earners

Based on 91 job postings with salary data

Skills for Communications Director

Media relationsSocial media managementStrategic communications planningWriting and editingPress release writingCrisis communicationsMedia RelationsProject managementPolitical communicationsCommunications strategy development

Common Employers Hiring Communications Director

  • Montgomery County Government4 positions
  • New York State Senate3 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation3 positions
  • Natural Resource Governance Institute3 positions
  • City of Philadelphia3 positions

Top Locations for Communications Director

Washington, DC, USAUnited StatesWashington, DCRockville, MDPhiladelphia, PA

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Data extracted from 169 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026