Associate Communications Strategy Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Communications Strategy Director make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Communications Strategy Director in the United States is $115,283 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, an Associate Communications Strategy Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,909
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,697 to $132,884
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,238
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Associate Communications Strategy Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $132,884 $11,074 $2,555 $64
Average $115,283 $9,607 $2,217 $55
25th Percentile $102,697 $8,558 $1,975 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Communications Strategy Director Salaries

An Associate Communications Strategy Director'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Communications Strategy Directors

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:

  • San Jose: $145,406
  • San Francisco: $143,814
  • Oakland: $140,784

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Communications Strategy Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Associate Communications Strategy Director's salary.
  • Clinical Practice: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Health Sciences: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Practice
$151,021
31%
Problem Solving
$126,811
10%
Health Sciences
$123,353
7%
Continuous Quality Improvement
$123,353
7%
Commitment
$116,436
1%
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How Education impacts an Associate Communications Strategy Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Communications Strategy Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Communications Strategy Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $106,751 and $128,344).

Associate Communications Strategy Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Communications Strategy Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 42.9%
Associates 50.0%
Bachelors 7.1%
Masters 42.9%
Doctorate 50.0%
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Associate Communications Strategy Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Communications Strategy Director'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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Communications Strategy Director

Salaries for an Associate Communications Strategy Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,230 in 2023 to around $52,381 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Communications Strategy Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Communications Strategy Director Over Time

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2023
$54,230
2024
$53,537
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2024 $53,537
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