What are the main factors that influence a Communications Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Communications Manager's salary?

A Communications Manager's salary grows with experience: a Communications Representative IV (7+ years)earns $119,525, a Communications Representative V (7-10 years)earns $155,934, a Communications Manager (10+ years)earns $124,162, a Communications Director (10+ years)earns $183,497, a VP of Communications (10+ years)earns $246,604,

What are the highest paying states for a Communications Manager?

Communications Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Communications Manager roles are District of Columbia $135,440, California $134,927, Massachusetts $133,128. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Communications Manager roles make?

Salaries for Communications Manager level roles vary by specialization: Marketing Communications Senior Manager: $144,680; Voice Communications Manager: $131,867; Communications IT Manager: $123,849; Corporate Communications Manager: $122,400; Senior Communications Manager: $120,945.

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Communications Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Communications Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Communications Manager in Delaware is $124,162 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Communications Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,499
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,812 to $134,283
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,569

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Communications Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,283	$11,190	$2,582	$65
Average	$124,162	$10,347	$2,388	$60
25th Percentile	$111,812	$9,318	$2,150	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Communications Manager Salaries

A Communications Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Communications Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Communications Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Communications Representative IV (7+ years): $119,525
Communications Representative V (7-10 years): $155,934
Communications Manager (10+ years): $124,162
Communications Director (10+ years): $183,497
VP of Communications (10+ years): $246,604

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Communications Representative IV	7+ years	$119,525
Communications Representative V	7-10 years	$155,934
Communications Manager	10+ years	$124,162
Communications Director	10+ years	$183,497
VP of Communications	10+ years	$246,604

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How Do Communications Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Communications Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,440.
California: $134,927.
Massachusetts: $133,128.

District of Columbia $135,440 California $134,927 Massachusetts $133,128 Washington $132,639 New Jersey $132,590 Alaska $132,419 Connecticut $130,731 New York $130,046

Hawaii $127,856 Rhode Island $126,829 Maryland $126,131 Minnesota $125,177 Colorado $124,810 Illinois $124,688 Oregon $124,223 Delaware $123,881

New Hampshire $123,665 Virginia $123,183 Pennsylvania $121,777 Nevada $121,067 North Dakota $120,835 Michigan $120,468 Wisconsin $120,333 Vermont $120,064

Texas $119,318 Maine $119,269 Arizona $119,195 Ohio $119,110 Georgia $117,984 Indiana $117,422 Wyoming $117,312 Utah $117,140

Iowa $117,067 Kansas $116,480 Louisiana $116,309 North Carolina $116,247 Missouri $116,223 Florida $115,746 Montana $115,489 Nebraska $115,244

Kentucky $115,110 South Carolina $114,620 Tennessee $114,315 Idaho $114,192 New Mexico $113,299 Oklahoma $113,104 Alabama $112,382 South Dakota $111,171

Arkansas $110,510 West Virginia $110,155 Mississippi $109,091

Top Paying Cities for Communications Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $128,211
Little Creek: $127,024
Magnolia: $127,550

Lincoln, DE $128,211 Little Creek, DE $127,024 Magnolia, DE $127,550 Milford, DE $128,211 Marydel, DE $126,547 Millsboro, DE $128,211 Millville, DE $129,067 Milton, DE $128,211

Nassau, DE $128,211 Ocean View, DE $129,067 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,067 Seaford, DE $126,865 Selbyville, DE $129,067 Smyrna, DE $126,400 Viola, DE $127,550 Woodside, DE $127,183

Bear, DE $125,471 Newark, DE $125,520 Claymont, DE $125,618 Delaware City, DE $125,520 Hockessin, DE $125,618 Kirkwood, DE $125,520 Middletown, DE $126,144 Montchanin, DE $125,618

New Castle, DE $125,618 Odessa, DE $126,315 Port Penn, DE $125,177 Rockland, DE $125,618 Saint Georges, DE $125,520 Townsend, DE $126,131 Winterthur, DE $125,618 Lewes, DE $128,211

Wilmington, DE $125,618 Dover, DE $126,963 Dover Afb, DE $127,257 Bethany Beach, DE $129,067 Bethel, DE $126,865 Bridgeville, DE $128,211 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,098 Cheswold, DE $126,670

Clayton, DE $126,352 Dagsboro, DE $129,067 Delmar, DE $126,865 Ellendale, DE $128,211 Felton, DE $128,211 Fenwick Island, DE $129,067 Frankford, DE $129,067 Frederica, DE $128,211

Georgetown, DE $128,211 Greenwood, DE $128,211 Harbeson, DE $128,211 Harrington, DE $128,211 Hartly, DE $126,290 Houston, DE $128,211 Kenton, DE $126,352 Laurel, DE $126,865

Yorklyn, DE $125,618

Communications Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Communications Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$111,812

Average $124,162/year

$134,283

$9,318

Average $10,347/month

$11,190

$2,150

Average $2,388/week

$2,582

$54

Average $60/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,283	$11,190	$2,582	$65
Average	$124,162	$10,347	$2,388	$60
25th Percentile	$111,812	$9,318	$2,150	$54

Communications Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Communications Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Communications Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $183,497 - a projected growth of 48% over your current level.

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