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Updated: 13 May 2013
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Communications Manager 2013 Total Pay (?
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$36,042 - $90,821
(Median)
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MEDIAN: $55,452
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$0$31K$62K$93K
Salary$36,532 - $86,898  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $10,257  
Profit Sharing$484.79 - $10,365  
Commission$0.00 - $12,601  
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		$36,042 - $90,821  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 13 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 915

Communications Manager Tasks

  • Act as a liaison between outside vendors and management.
  • Guide and support management in marketing planning and public relation strategies to ensure alignment with objectives.
  • Manage marketing communication initiatives; internal and external communications and special events promotions.
  • Monitor advertising trends and budgets.
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company salaries
Companies and Industries for Communications Manager Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range
NBBJ$46,792 - $75,500
Popular Industries

Salary Range
Health Care$39,064 - $104,646
Information Technology (IT) Services$38,321 - $103,188
College or University$37,587 - $95,704
Education$37,394 - $97,201
Membership Advocacy$38,965 - $101,605

key statistics
Key Statistics for Communications Manager Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
75%
female alumni
  
Male
25%
male alumni
Salary:$43,126 - $69,796 $42,905 - $74,259
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
1%
1-4 years
32%
5-9 years
37%
10-19 years
21%
20 years or more
9%
Top Degrees

Salary Range
Bachelor's Degree$35,678 - $81,666
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication$35,499 - $77,419
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language$38,220 - $87,491
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism$36,224 - $81,081
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$44,850 - $108,479
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 87% dental benefits Dental: 75%
vision benefits Vision: 57% employee benefits None: 12%

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Common Future Jobs

Communications Manager

Salary Range

$36,042 - $90,821
payscale
Communications Specialist
$29,326 - $68,891
Communications Coordinator
$27,165 - $52,420
Marketing Coordinator
$27,858 - $52,099
 
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Common Future Jobs

Communications Manager

Salary Range

$36,042 - $90,821
payscale
Communications Director
$35,288 - $120,165
Marketing Communications Manager
$39,175 - $94,367
Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications
$60,912 - $143,280
 

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