How much does a Senior Communications Manager make?
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$105,898
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Communications Manager is $105,898 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,966 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 $20,932 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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For Senior Manager of Communications
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Manager of Communications?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Manager of Communications | $111,125 /yr |
| Principal Communications Coordinator | $88,070 /yr |
| Associate Director of Communications | $75,939 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Communications Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Communications Manager in United States. Employers include LinkedIn, Microsoft and Cisco Systems.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Communications Manager in United States
| 1 | $230,914 | ||
| 2 | Microsoft | $222,015 | |
| 3 | Cisco Systems | $219,757 | |
| 4 | Intuit | $199,270 | |
| 5 | Procter & Gamble | $190,571 | |
| 6 | USAA | $172,768 | |
| 7 | T-Mobile | $164,232 | |
| 8 | Walmart | $151,022 | |
| 9 | AT&T | $132,827 |
For Senior Manager of Communications
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Manager of Communications?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Manager of Communications | $111,125 /yr |
| Principal Communications Coordinator | $88,070 /yr |
| Associate Director of Communications | $75,939 /yr |
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$222,015
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$164,232
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$199,270
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$230,914
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$219,757
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$151,022
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Communications Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Communications Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $220,886, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $190,571, Insurance with a median total pay of $172,768, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $151,022, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $148,529.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Communications Manager are LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Cisco Systems.
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.
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Senior Communications Manager pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Senior Communications Manager is $84,966 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Communications Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 572 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Communications Manager employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Communications Manager in United States is $136,464 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Communications Manager in United States is $52,902 per year.
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