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Salaries for Corporate Communicators

Average Salaries for Corporate Communications Professionals: 2012

Salaries for public relations professionals are available here.

PositionNationwidePercentage Change from 2011
Senior vice president$163,200-3.4%
Vice president$145,700 -2.8%
Director   $131,900 -2.2%
Manager   $92,600 -10.9%
Communications Specialist$73,900-6.4%
PositionCombined Average - NY, Atlanta, Chicago, L.A.Percentage Change from 2011
Senior vice president$156,700  -12.2%
Vice president$143,400-10.9%
Director   $130,300-9.9%
Manager   $93,200-14.1%
Communications Specialist$67,300-15.3%
Position   Combined Average - Boston, Dallas/ Houston, D.C., S.F.Percentage Change from 2011
Senior vice president$174,500+1.8%
Vice president$155,200+0.2%
Director   $137,100+2.3%
Manager   $91,000-17.2%
Communications Specialist$77,300-5.1%
Source: “The Official PR Salary & Bonus Report” — 2012 Edition, Spring Associates, Inc., New York, N.Y.  
Please note, information is meant to be used as a "guide" only.