How Much Does A Communications Director Make ?
Highest Paying State
California
Highest Paying City
Bentonville, ARCommunications Director Jobs
Average Salary for Communications Director
Communications Director in America make an average salary of $110,424 per year or $53.09 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $160,742 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $64,631 per year.
Most Common Communications Director Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Time
Retirement Plan
Highest Paying States
California
$137,240 YearlyNew York
$135,139 YearlyArkansas
$117,500 YearlyMinnesota
$93,553 YearlyWashington
$93,038 YearlyCommunications Director Average Salary by State
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Hourly Rate
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| 1 | California | $137,240 | $65.98 |
| 2 | New York | $135,139 | $64.97 |
| 3 | Arkansas | $117,500 | $56.49 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $93,553 | $44.98 |
| 5 | Washington | $93,038 | $44.73 |
Highest Paying Cities for Communications Director
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| 1 | Bentonville, AR | $117,500 | $56.49 |
Communications Director Salary Details
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What is Communications Director Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $160,742 | $13,395 | $77.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $130,000 | $10,833 | $63.00 |
| Average | $110,424 | $9,202 | $53.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $78,933 | $6,578 | $38.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $64,631 | $5,386 | $31.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$105,009Hourly Salary
$50.48Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$107,415Hourly Salary
$51.64Senior Level
Yearly Salary
$159,697Hourly Salary
$76.78Communications Director Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average Communications Director Salary Over Time
Communications Director Salary by Year
| Year | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,491 | $56.00 | 7.13% |
| 2023 | $108,737 | $52.00 | 7.78% |
| 2022 | $100,890 | $49.00 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | $102,581 | $49.00 | 3.63% |
| 2020 | $106,444 | $51.00 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | $105,098 | $51.00 | 4.46% |
| 2018 | $100,607 | $48.00 | 18.27% |
| 2017 | $85,069 | $41.00 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | $84,839 | $41.00 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | $86,285 | $41.00 | 1.04% |
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