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$100,734
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Communications Director is $100,734 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $81,270 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $19,464 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Communications Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Communications Director in United States. Employers include Microsoft, Lockheed Martin and NIKE.
Top Paying Companies
For Communications Director in United States
| 1 | Microsoft | $263,294 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin | $248,626 | |
| 3 | NIKE | $205,121 | |
| 4 | Kaiser Permanente | $180,876 | |
| 5 | UnitedHealth Group | $163,143 | |
| 6 | Commonwealth of Massachusetts | $118,912 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts Senate | $118,263 | |
| 8 | California State Senate | $117,581 | |
| 9 | UCLA | $115,549 | |
| 10 | U.S. Senate | $114,091 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Communications Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Communications Director in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $263,294, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $248,626, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $205,121, Healthcare with a median total pay of $172,010, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $103,262.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$103,262
4% Lower than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Media & Communications?
Media and communications jobs are expected to see increased demand due to growth in different communications platforms. Digital expertise will become increasingly important as consumers continue to shift away from print, radio and television and towards electronic media. Most media & communications careers require higher education, although this varies greatly depending on the field, and usually offer above-average pay.
Recent Salaries Shared
For communications director
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Communications Director pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Communications Director is $81,270 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Communications Director salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2297 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Communications Director employees.
The highest salary for a Communications Director in United States is $130,086 per year.
The lowest salary for a Communications Director in United States is $50,773 per year.
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