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$81,548
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Communications Leader is $81,548 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $75,099 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 $6,449 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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$117,091
/ yr
$153,357
/ yr
$133,801
/ yr
$109,899
/ yr
$121,230
/ yr
$139,784
/ yr
$111,644
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$79,893
/ yr
$169,944
/ yr
$137,253
/ yr
$52
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$119,797
/ yr
$131,037
/ yr
$77,394
/ yr
$59,263
/ yr
$168,209
/ yr
$111,816
/ yr
$95,413
/ yrCommunications Leader Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Communications Leader in United States
The top paying industry for a Communications Leader in United States is Financial Services with a median total pay of $133,801.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Communications Leader is Wells Fargo.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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 leader
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
$185K | $25K
Submitted 5 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$85K | $500
Submitted 5 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$230K | $120K
Submitted 5 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
Submitted 21 days ago
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted 25 days ago
United States of America
| <1 year
/yr
Submitted 29 days ago
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted 44 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
Submitted 48 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
Submitted 57 days ago
Communications Leader pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Communications Leader is $75,099 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Communications Leader salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 18 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Communications Leader employees.
The highest salary for a Communications Leader in United States is $119,680 per year.
The lowest salary for a Communications Leader in United States is $47,125 per year.
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