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Communications Manager Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Communications Manager salary in Canada?
  How much does a Communications Manager in Canada make? The median annual Communications Manager salary in Canada is C$135,149, as of June 25, 2026, with a range usually between C$117,664-C$154,051 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Communications Manager may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Communications Manager in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Communications Manager in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Communications Manager in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026

• Job Description for Communications Manager
  Manages an organization's internal and external communications strategies and programs. Creates, implements and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. May aid in the preparation of presentations and/or speeches geared toward employees and consumers. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. View full job description

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• Level of Education
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• Industries that include Communications Manager
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• Categories that include Communications Manager
  • Marketing

• Communications Manager Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

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