Digital Marketing and Communications Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Digital Marketing and Communications Manager make?

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Digital Marketing and Communications Manager in the United States is $116,809 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,351
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,936 to $130,702
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,216
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Digital Marketing and Communications Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $130,702 $10,892 $2,514 $63
Average $116,809 $9,734 $2,246 $56
25th Percentile $103,936 $8,661 $1,999 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Digital Marketing and Communications Manager Salaries

A Digital Marketing and 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Digital Marketing and Communications Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Digital Marketing and 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $108,948
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $109,543
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,930
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,517
  • Expert (over 8 years): $115,255
Levels Salary
Entry Level Digital Marketing and Communications Manager $108,948
Intermediate Level Digital Marketing and Communications Manager $109,543
Senior Level Digital Marketing and Communications Manager $110,930
Specialist Level Digital Marketing and Communications Manager $112,517
Expert Level Digital Marketing and Communications Manager $115,255
$108,948 0 yr
$109,543 < 2 yrs
$110,930 2-4 yrs
$112,517 5-8 yrs
$115,255 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Digital Marketing and 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 Digital Marketing and Communications Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • California: $128,840.
  • Massachusetts: $127,123.
  • New Jersey: $126,609

How Education impacts a Digital Marketing and Communications Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Digital Marketing and Communications Managers enter the field with a Associate'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 a Digital Marketing and Communications Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $113,992 and $123,486.

Digital Marketing and Communications Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on November 01, 2025
Typical Education for Digital Marketing and Communications Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 62.4%
Masters 31.3%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Digital Marketing and Communications Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Digital Marketing and 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.

Last Updated on November 01, 2025

Salary Trends for Digital Marketing and Communications Managers

Salaries for a Digital Marketing and Communications Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $108,035 in 2023 to around $108,513 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Digital Marketing and Communications Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Digital Marketing and Communications Manager Over Time

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2023
$108,035
2024
$109,201
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Digital Marketing and Communications Manager bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 63.1%
Bonuses 9.4%
Social Security 5.6%
401k/403b 3.1%
Disability 1.5%
Healthcare 4.4%
Pension 3.9%
Time Off 9.0%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $116,809 63.1%
Bonus $17,434 9.4%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $10,340 5.6%
401K/403B $5,677 3.1%
Disability $2,703 1.5%
Healthcare $8,201 4.4%
Pension $7,299 3.9%
Time Off $16,636 9.0%
Total Compensation $185,099 100%
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